Proverbs 12:18

There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- American Standard Version (1901)

There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
- Basic English Bible

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Darby Bible

There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
- English Revised Version

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:18

12:18 Health - Tends to the comfort and benefit of others.