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Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:18 · King James Version
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Proverbs 12:18 in other translations
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.
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 fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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