Proverbs 27:6

New International Version

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Proverbs 10:18

Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 20:30

Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.

Proverbs 27:7

One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

Proverbs 28:23

Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

Hebrews 12:10

They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.