Proverbs 27:6

New Century Version

The slap of a friend can be trusted to help you, but the kisses of an enemy are nothing but lies.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Proverbs 10:18

Whoever hides hate is a liar. Whoever tells lies is a fool.

Proverbs 20:30

Hard punishment will get rid of evil, and whippings can change an evil heart.

Proverbs 27:7

When you are full, not even honey tastes good, but when you are hungry, even something bitter tastes sweet.

Proverbs 28:23

Those who correct others will later be liked more than those who give false praise.

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 we can become holy as he is.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.