Proverbs 12:18
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
Bible in Basic English
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
19True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2\52:1\When Doeg the Edomite came to Saul saying, David has come to the house of Ahimelech.
Psalms 57:5\57:4\My soul is among lions; I am stretched out among those who are on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongue is a sharp sword.
Psalms 64:3\64:2\Keep me safe from the secret purpose of wrongdoers; from the band of the workers of evil;
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
Proverbs 15:4A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life 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 →