Proverbs 12:18
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12:18Speaking recklessly53 is like the thrusts of a sword,
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- 53 The term בּוֹטֶה (boteh) means “to speak rashly [or, thoughtlessly]” (e.g., Lev 5:4; Num 30:7).
- 54 Heb “the tongue” (so , , ). The term לָשׁוֹן (lashon, “tongue”) functions as a metonymy of cause for what is said.
- 55 The term “brings” does not appear in the Hebrew but is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity and smoothness.
- 56 Healing is a metonymy of effect. Healing words are the opposite of the cutting, irresponsible words. What the wise say is faithful and true, gentle and kind, uplifting and encouraging; so their words bring healing.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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KJV 1900King James Version
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:
But the tongue of the wise is health.
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