Proverbs 12:18
He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
Catholic Public Domain 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 is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
19The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2They were corrupted, and they became abominable with iniquities. There is no one who does good.
Psalms 57:5Their fury is similar to that of a serpent; it is like a deaf asp, who even blocks her ears,
Psalms 64:3Hear my prayer: all flesh will come to you.
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
Proverbs 15:4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Careful words are a honeycomb: sweet to the soul and healthful 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 →