Proverbs 12:18
There is some one that useth words [which are] like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.
Leeser Tanakh
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 uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.
19The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2(52:4) Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs, like a sharpened razor, thou worker of deceit.
Psalms 57:5(57:6) Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God: above all the earth let thy glory be.
Psalms 64:3(64:4) Who whet their tongue like a sword, who aim with their arrow, the bitter word:
Proverbs 10:20[Like] choice silver is the tongue of the righteous: the heart of the wicked is worth but very little.
Proverbs 15:4A healing [word] of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24[Like] the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, 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 →