Proverbs 27:6

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

Webster's Revision

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

World English Bible

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

English Revised Version (ERV)

Faithful are the wounds of a friend: but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Barnes's Proverbs 27:6 Bible Commentary

Deceitful - Better, abundant. Very lavish is the enemy of the kisses that cover perfidy, but lavish of them only. His courtesy goes no deeper.

Wesley's Proverbs 27:6 Bible Commentary

27:6 Wounds - The sharpest reproofs. Kisses - All the outward profession of friendship.