Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
In context
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
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In other languages
日本語 · 箴言 12:18 · 口語訳聖書つるぎをもって刺すように、みだりに言葉を出す者がある、しかし知恵ある人の舌は人をいやす。한국어 · 잠언 12:18 · 개역한글혹은 칼로 찌름 같이 함부로 말하거니와 지혜로운 자의 혀는 양약 같으니라Español · Proverbios 12:18 · Reina-Valera (1909)Hay quienes hablan como dando estocadas de espada: mas la lengua de los sabios es medicina.Português · Provérbios 12:18 · Bíblia Livre (2018)Há alguns que falam palavras como que golpes de espada; porém a língua do sábios é como um remédio.
