Proverbs 12:18
World English Bible (WEB)
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
In context
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:18 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- KJV King James Version
- There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- 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.