Proverbs 27:6
What does Proverbs 27:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 27:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
- Proverbs 26:23
Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
- Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
- Proverbs 10:18
He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
- Matthew 26:48
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.
- 2 Samuel 12:7
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
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