Proverbs 12:18
There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Noyes 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 that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2Thy tongue deviseth mischief, Like a sharp razor, thou contriver of deceit!
Psalms 57:5Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
Psalms 64:3For like a sword they sharpen their tongues, Like arrows they aim their poisoned words,
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; The understanding of the wicked is of little worth.
Proverbs 15:4A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, 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 →