Proverbs 12:18
What some people say hurts people badly, as much as [SIM] a sword can; but what wise people say ◄heals others’ souls/comforts others►.
Translation for Translators
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
Cross References
Psalms 52:2All during the day you plan to get rid of others; what you say [MTY] injures others like a sharp razor [SIM], and you are always deceiving others.
Psalms 57:5God, show in the heavens that you are very great! And show your glory to people all over the earth!
Psalms 64:3The hostile things they say [MTY] are like [SIM] sharp swords; their cruel words are like [SIM] arrows.
Proverbs 10:20What righteous/good people say [MTY] is as valuable as pure silver [MET]; what wicked people think is worthless.
Proverbs 15:4Those who speak [MTY] kindly to people are like [MET] trees whose fruit gives life; speaking what is false causes people to ◄despair/feel very discouraged►.
Proverbs 16:24Kind words are like honey [SIM]: We enjoy them both, and both cause our bodies to be healthy/strong.
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 →