Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
World Messianic 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 is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
Cross References
Psalms 52:2Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 57:5Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
Psalms 64:3who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and aim their arrows, deadly words,
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Proverbs 15:4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are 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 →