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Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy,
    but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.[a]

The person[b] who is full spurns honey,
    but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.

Like a bird that strays from its nest
    is a man who wanders away from his home.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:6 Lit. enemy are profuse
  2. Proverbs 27:7 Lit. soul
  3. Proverbs 27:8 Lit. place

Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)

One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
    but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

Like a bird that flees its nest(B)
    is anyone who flees from home.

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