King James Bible
KJVFaithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 27:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Faithful are the wounds of a friend: but the kisses of an enemy are profuse. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. | |
World English BibleWEB | Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. |