Proverbs 12:18-19
Proverbs 12:18-19 King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 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. Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.
Proverbs 12:18-19 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise. Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.
Proverbs 12:18-19 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. Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New Century Version (NCV)
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing. Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New International Version (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.