Proverbs 27:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 Trustworthy are the blows of a friend,
dangerous, the kisses of an enemy.[a]
Proverbs 27:6
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:6
Good News Translation
6 Friends mean well, even when they hurt you. But when an enemy puts his arm around your shoulder—watch out!
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Proverbs 27:6
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive
Proverbs 27:6
New International Version
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)
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