Devine Scripture

Proverbs 12:18

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

v.18This passage

v.19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:4

    A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

  • Proverbs 16:24

    Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Proverbs 4:22

    For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.

  • Proverbs 15:7

    The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.

  • Revelation 1:16

    And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

  • Proverbs 10:20

    The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.