Proverbs 12:18

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Proverbs 12:18 New International Version (NIV)

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18 New Living Translation (NLT)

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Proverbs 12:18 The Message (MSG)

Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.

Proverbs 12:18 King James Version (KJV)

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

Proverbs 12:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

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

Proverbs 12:18 New Century Version (NCV)

Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.

Proverbs 12:18 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Proverbs 12:18 New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Proverbs 12:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)

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

Proverbs 12:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.

Proverbs 12:18 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

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