American Standard Version
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. "
— Proverbs 27:6, American Standard Version
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.”
“Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy.”
“The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.