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Proverbs 27:6

FriendshipTruth and honesty

4 Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.

8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.

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BSB
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
KJV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
WEB
The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
ASV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
DARBY
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
BLB
Faithful [are] the wounds of one who loves, and abundant are the kisses of one hating.
ÅB
Trofaste er vennens slag, men troløse er fiendens kyss.
OTB
En venns sår kan man stole på, men en fiendes kyss er bedragerske.
B1930
Trofaste er vennens slag, men troløse er fiendens kyss.

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