Proverbs 27:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You can trust what your friend says, even when it hurts. But your enemies want to hurt you, even when they act nice.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If good people correct me, I will consider it a good thing. If they criticize me, I will accept it like a warm welcome. But my prayer will always be against the wicked and the evil they do.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish the people I love. So show that nothing is more important to you than living right. Change your hearts and lives.

Hebrews 12:10

Our fathers on earth disciplined us for a short time in the way they thought was best. But God disciplines us to help us so that we can be holy like him.

Proverbs 10:18

People sometimes lie to hide their hatred, but saying bad things about someone is even more foolish.

Proverbs 20:30

A beating can remove evil and make you completely clean.

Proverbs 27:7

When you are full, you will not even eat honey. When you are hungry, even something bitter tastes sweet.

Proverbs 28:23

Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice.