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The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Proverbs 27:6 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૭:૬
મિત્રના ઘા પ્રામાણિક હોય છે, પણ દુશ્મનનાં ચુંબન ખુશામતથી ભરેલા હોય છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २७:६
जो घाव मित्र के हाथ से लगें वह विश्वासयोग्य हैं परन्तु बैरी अधिक चुम्बन करता है।

In context

4Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

6The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

7A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.

8As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.

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