Proverbs 12:18,23
Proverbs 12:18 New International Version (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:23 New International Version (NIV)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:18 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Proverbs 12:23 The Message (MSG)
Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
Proverbs 12:18 King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:23 King James Version (KJV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:18 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.
Proverbs 12:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.
Proverbs 12:23 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people keep what they know to themselves, but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.
Proverbs 12:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time], But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [Is 32:6]
Proverbs 12:18 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.
Proverbs 12:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know, but foolish ones make sure their ignorance is on display.