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

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The wounds from a lover are worth it;
    kisses from an enemy do you in.

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Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].

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Wounds from a sincere friend
    are better than many kisses from an enemy.

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Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are (A)deceitful.

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