Matthew Henry · Verses 5–6
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.
Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
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WEBBE
The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
BSB
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
KJV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
ASV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
BBE
The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
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