Proverbs 12:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Cross References

Psalm 52:2

You plan brutal crimes, and your lying words cut like a sharp razor.

Psalm 57:4

I live among lions, who gobble up people! They have spears and arrows instead of teeth, and they have sharp swords instead of tongues.

Psalm 57:5

May you, my God, be honoured above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.

Psalm 59:7

They curse and their words cut like swords, as they say to themselves, “No one can hear us!”

Psalm 64:3

Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 13:17

Whoever delivers your message can make things better or worse for you.

Proverbs 15:4

Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt.

Proverbs 15:7

Words of wisdom make good sense; the thoughts of a fool make no sense at all.

Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are like honey— they cheer you up and make you feel strong.

Proverbs 25:18

Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.

Proverbs 4:22

Knowing these teachings will mean true life and good health for you.

Daniel 11:33

Wise leaders will instruct many of the people. But for a while, some of these leaders will either be killed with swords or burnt alive, or else robbed of their possessions and thrown into prison.

Revelation 1:16

He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-edged sword was coming from his mouth. His face was shining as bright as the sun at midday.

Revelation 22:2

Then it flowed down the middle of the city's main street. On each side of the river are trees that grow a different kind of fruit each month of the year. The fruit gives life, and the leaves are used as medicine to heal the nations.