Proverbs 12:18
“There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
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Proverbs 12:18 Context
16A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame. 17He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lippe of trueth shall bee established for euer: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
- King James Version
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
- Basic English Bible
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Darby Bible
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Webster's Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- World English Bible
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:18
12:18 Health - Tends to the comfort and benefit of others.