Proverbs 27:6

Catholic Public Domain Version

The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

I 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 10:18

Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.

Proverbs 20:30

The bruise of a wound, as well as scourges, shall wipe away evils in the more secret places of the inner self.

Proverbs 27:7

A sated soul will trample the honeycomb. And a hungry soul will accept even bitter in place of sweet.

Proverbs 28:23

Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.

Hebrews 12:10

And 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.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I rebuke and chastise. Therefore, be zealous and do penance.