Proverbs 12:18

World English Bible

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.

Proverbs 12:18 in other translations

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

16A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.