Proverbs 27:4-6

⁴Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood,

but who can withstand jealousy?

⁵Better an open rebuke

than love that is concealed.

⁶The wounds of a friend are faithful,

but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

— Proverbs 27:4-6

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Needed Wounds from a Sincere Friend

Devo: Together in Christ

"An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy."

Proverbs 27:6

Devo: Daily Wisdom

"Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."

Cross References for Proverbs 27:4-6

• Psalm 141:5
• Proverbs 28:23
• Revelation 3:19
• 1 Timothy 5:20
• Galatians 2:14
• Matthew 18:15
• Proverbs 26:23-26
• Job 5:17-18
• Proverbs 6:34
• Proverbs 14:30

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