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

Proverbs 12:18 (KJV) |

Proverbs 12:18

From Proverbs 12, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

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