The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
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 lavish and deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Trustworthy are the bruises of a friend; excessive are the kisses of an enemy.
The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.
Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy.
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.
A person who is full tramples on a honeycomb, but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
One who rebukes a person will later find more favour than one who flatters with his tongue.
For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but he does it for our benefit, so that we can share his holiness.
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be zealous and repent.