Proverbs 12:18
Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
Brenton Septuagint
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
17A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
19True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They have corrupted themselves, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that does good.
Psalms 57:5Their venom is like that of a serpent; as that of a deaf asp, and that stops her ears;
Psalms 64:3Hear my prayer; to thee all flesh shall come.
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.
Proverbs 15:4+ 15:4 Gr. the healing of the tongue.The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with + 15:4 Gr. spirit.understanding.
Proverbs 16:24Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
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 →