Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 27:6

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 27:6

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 27:6

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse." — Proverbs 27:6 (ASV)

Deceitful - Better, abundant. Very lavish is the enemy of the kisses that cover treachery, but lavish of them only. His courtesy goes no deeper.