Proverbs 12:18
There is he who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
In Context
17He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a FALSE witness, deceit.
19The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2Thy tongue devises wickedness, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 57:5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, thy glory above all the earth.
Psalms 64:3who have whet their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrows, even bitter words,
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of a righteous man is choice silver. The heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 15:4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a breaking of the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb: Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:18
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. Here is, 1. A faithful witness commended for an honest man. He that makes conscience of speaking truth, and representing every thing fairly, to the best of his knowledge, whether in judgment or in common conversation, whether he be upon his oath or no, he shows forth righteousness; he makes it to appear that he is governed and actuated by the principles and laws of righteousness, and he promotes justice by doing honour to it and… Read the whole commentary →