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Proverbs 27:6

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

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The verses immediately either side, within Proverbs 27.

Before

5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

Proverbs 27:6

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

After

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

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