Berean Standard Bible
“The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
Proverbs 27 is full of sayings about friendship, honesty, and knowing people well. In the ancient world, flattery was a common way to gain favor, and rulers especially were surrounded by it.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
World English Bible (WEB)
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
King James Version (KJV)
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Fieles son las heridas del que ama; pero importunos los besos del que aborrece.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Son mejores las heridas del amigo que los besos del enemigo.
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