Proverbs 12:18
King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
In context
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:18 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- WEB World English Bible
- There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- ASV American Standard Version
- There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
- DBY Darby Translation
- There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- WBS Webster Bible
- There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.