Proverbs 12:18 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 12:18

16 ^aA fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.

17 ^aHe who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.

18 ^aThere is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
^aBut a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

21 ^aNo grave¹ trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 ^aLying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:18

American Standard Version
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

Amplified® Bible
There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Contemporary English Version
Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Darby English Version
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

Good News Bible
Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

King James Version
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

New American Standard Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

New International Version
Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

New King James Version
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Revised Standard Version
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Young's Literal Translation
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

New English Translation
Speaking recklessly¹ is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words² of the wise bring³ healing.⁴