Catholic Public Domain Version
"The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one. "
— Proverbs 27:6, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. ”
“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 weighty, and sand is burdensome; but the wrath of the foolish is heavier than both.
Anger holds no mercy, nor does fury when it erupts. And who can bear the assault of one who has been provoked?
An open rebuke is better than hidden love.
The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.
A sated soul will trample the honeycomb. And a hungry soul will accept even bitter in place of sweet.
Just like a bird migrating from her nest, so also is a man who abandons his place.
Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul.