Proverbs 12:18-19
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 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 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.
Proverbs 12:18-19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.