Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:18
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Berean Standard Bible
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
King James Version
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
World English Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
American Standard Version
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
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