Proverbs 12:18
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Berean Standard Bible
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 speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit.
Psalms 57:5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Psalms 64:3who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows,
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
Proverbs 15:4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing 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 →