Proverbs 12:18

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

Proverbs 12:18 · King James Version

In other versions

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
ASV
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
BBE
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
DBY
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.
WEB
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
YLT
There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
ENG
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
WBT
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
BSB

¹⁶A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.