Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2(52-4) Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 57:5(57-6) Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth.
Psalms 64:3(64-4) Who have whet their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a poisoned word;
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 15:4A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are as 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 →