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.