King James Version with Apocrypha
"There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health."
— Proverbs 12:18, King James Version with Apocrypha
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
“There is that speaketh rashly 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.”
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is that speaketh 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 imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.