Proverbs 27:6
The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
In Context
5An open rebuke is better than hidden love.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:9Then Joab said to Amasa, “Be well, my brother.” And he held Amasa by the chin with his right hand, as if to kiss him.
Psalms 141:5I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.
Proverbs 26:23In the same manner as an earthen vessel, if it were adorned with impure silver, conceited lips are allied with a wicked heart.
Hebrews 12:10And indeed, for a few days and according to their own wishes, they instructed us. But he does so to our benefit, so that we may receive his sanctification.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:6-7
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Note, 1. It is good for us to be reproved, and told of our faults, by our friends. If true love in the heart has but zeal and courage enough to show itself in dealing plainly with our friends, and reproving them for what they say and do amiss, this is really better, not only than secret hatred (as Lev. xix. 17 ), but than secret love, that love to our neighbours which does not show itself in… Read the whole commentary →