Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
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