18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
18 Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:18
Commentary on Proverbs 12:18
(Read Proverbs 12:18)
Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole.