Proverbs 27:6

The Passion Translation

You can trust a friend who wounds you with his honesty, but your enemy’s pretended flattery comes from insincerity.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

When one of your godly ones corrects me or one of your faithful ones rebukes me, I will accept it like an honor I cannot refuse. It will be as healing medicine that I swallow without an offended heart. Even if they are mistaken, I will continue to pray.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who hides his hatred while pretending to be your friend is nothing but a liar. But the one who slanders you behind your back proves that he’s a fool, never to be trusted.

Proverbs 20:30

When you are punished severely, you learn your lesson well— for painful experiences do wonders to change your life.

Proverbs 27:7

When your soul is full, you turn down even the sweetest honey. But when your soul is starving, every bitter thing becomes sweet.

Proverbs 28:23

If you correct someone with constructive criticism, in the end he will appreciate it more than flattery.

Hebrews 12:10

Our parents corrected us for the short time of our childhood as it seemed good to them. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness.

Revelation 3:19

All those I dearly love I unmask and train. So repent and be eager to pursue what is right.