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Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.
Proverbs 12:18 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 12:18 in other translations
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
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In context
15 The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
16 A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
17 He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
18 There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.
19 The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
20 Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.
21 There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
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