6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
6 The wounds from a lover are worth it; kisses from an enemy do you in.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
6 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:6
Commentary on Proverbs 27:5-6
(Read Proverbs 27:5-6)
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.