When people became angry, they resorted to stones, but the hands of friends reached for daggers. This suggests that the betrayal from close friends can inflict a deeper wound than the anger of strangers.

This powerful couplet by Amrut Ghayal speaks to the brutal reality of betrayal. It draws a stark contrast between the anger of strangers and the treachery of those closest to us. He suggests that while the wrath of an angry crowd might only throw stones, the wounds inflicted by a friend are far deeper—they come from the sharp edge of a dagger. It’s a timeless warning about trust.