Proverbs 27:6
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
BSB
ASV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
KJV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Rebukes are good, and often better than a silent friendship. Even if a friend thinks himself hurt, still rebuke him; and if the bitterness of the correction wounds his mind, still rebuke him and fear not. "The wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of flatterers." Rebuke, then, your erring friend; forsake not an innocent one. For friendship ought to be steadfast and to rest firm in true affection.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend,.... That is, friendly reproofs; which, though they may be severe, at least thought so, and may grieve and wound, and cause pain and uneasiness for the present, yet, proceeding from a spirit of love, faithfulness, and integrity, and designed for the good of the person reproved, ought to be kindly received; see Psa 141:5; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful; flow from a deceitful heart, and not to be confided in, as the kisses of Joab and Judas.
Deceitful - Better, abundant. Very lavish is the enemy of the kisses that cover perfidy, but lavish of them only. His courtesy goes no deeper.
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Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
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My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from…
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Psalms 141:5Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds…
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It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.