Proverbs 12:18

There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.