NET Bible
"Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing."
— Proverbs 12:18, NET Bible
“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.”
“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 opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.