Proverbs 27:6

Bible in Basic English 1965

The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.

Proverbs 10:18

Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.

Proverbs 20:30

By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.

Proverbs 27:7

The full man has no use for honey, but to the man in need of food every bitter thing is sweet.

Proverbs 28:23

He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

Hebrews 12:10

For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

Revelation 3:19

To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.