Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:6
American Standard Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Amplified® Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are lavish {and} deceitful.
Contemporary English Version
You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies.
Darby English Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Good News Bible
Friends mean well, even when they hurt you. But when an enemy puts his arm around your shoulder---watch out!
King James Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
New American Standard Bible
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
New International Version
Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.
New King James Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A friend wounds with a faithful and loving motive, But an enemy kisses deceitfully.
Revised Standard Version
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Young's Literal Translation
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
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