Proverbs 12:18
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”

What does Proverbs 12:18 mean?
Proverbs 12:18 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health." This verse addresses the power of words and the impact they can have on others. It juxtaposes the destructive nature of…
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Proverbs 12:18 speaks a truth that resonates deeply within our interactions: "There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health." This verse encapsulates a profound lesson about the impact of our words, revealing the contrasting effects…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer this day, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Proverbs 12:18, which states, "There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health." Lord, I thank You for the wisdom of Your Word, which…
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