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There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
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American Standard Version
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Christian Standard Bible
There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
English Standard Version
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
King James Version
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
New American Standard Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
New International Version
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
New Living Translation
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
World English Bible
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.