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Proverbs 12:18
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
Proverbs 12:18 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.
16 The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17 Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
18 A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
21 No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
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