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Proverbs 12:18

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18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:17 Proverbs 12 Proverbs 12:19

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KJV

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

ESV

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

NLT

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

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