Faithfulare the woundsof a friend,But deceitfulare the kissesof an enemy.
Let the righteoussmiteme in kindnessand reproveme; It is oilupon the head;Do not let my headrefuseit, For stillmy prayeris against their wickeddeeds.
He who concealshatred[has] lyinglips,And he who spreadsslanderis a fool.
Stripesthat woundscouraway evil,And strokes[reach] the innermostparts.
A satedmanloatheshoney,But to a famishedmananybitterthingis sweet.
He who rebukesa manwill afterwardfind[more] favorThanhe who flatterswith the tongue.
For they disciplinedus for a shorttimeas seemed bestto them, but He [disciplines us] for [our] good,sothat we may shareHis holiness.
Those whomI love,I reproveand discipline;thereforebe zealousand repent.
