Proverbs 27:6

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.

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

7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

KJV King James Version: Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
WEB World English Bible: The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
ASV American Standard Version: Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
DBY Darby Translation: Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
WBS Webster Bible: Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.