Proverbs 12:18-19
Proverbs 12:18-19 King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
Proverbs 12:18-19 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise. Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.
Proverbs 12:18-19 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. Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New Century Version (NCV)
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing. Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.