American Standard Version
"There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. "
— Proverbs 12:18, American Standard Version
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
“There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.”
“Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.”
“There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
“There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.”
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.