SinaiProverbs 12:18
American Standard Version
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
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Proverbs 12:18 in other translations
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 12:18 in context
- 16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- 17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
- 18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- 20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.