⁶ Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(A)

⁵ Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;
    let him rebuke me^(A)—that is oil on my head.^(B)
My head will not refuse it,
    for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

²³ Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware
    are fervent^[a] lips with an evil heart.
²⁴ Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,^(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.^(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,^(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.^(D)
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
    but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.