Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:18
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:18 Context
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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Other Translations
There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
- Basic English Bible
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Darby Bible
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Webster's Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- World English Bible
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
- Basic English Bible
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Darby Bible
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Webster's Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- World English Bible
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:18
12:18 Health - Tends to the comfort and benefit of others.