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Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:6 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 27:6 in other translations
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
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In context
3 A stone is heavy, and the sand is heavy, And the anger of a fool Is heavier than they both.
4 Fury is fierce, and anger is overflowing, And who standeth before jealousy?
5 Better is open reproof than hidden love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
7 A satiated soul treadeth down a honeycomb, And to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
8 As a bird wandering from her nest, So is a man wandering from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend--from counsel of the soul.
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