“There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,but the tongue of the wise heals.”
Proverbs 12:18 (WEB)
Context Reading
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day,but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. 17He who is truthful testifies honestly,but a false witness lies. 18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,but the tongue of the wise heals. 19Truth’s lips will be established forever,but a lying tongue is only momentary. 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,but joy comes to the promoters of peace.