Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 12:18 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
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 International Version (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring 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.