Prov.12.18

Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.

Prov.12.18

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Prov.12.18

There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

Prov.12.18

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Prov.12.19

Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.

Prov.12.19

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Prov.12.19

The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Prov.12.19

Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.

Prov.12.20

Evil scheming distorts the schemer; peace-planning brings joy to the planner.

Prov.12.20

There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.

Prov.12.20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Prov.12.20

Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

Prov.12.21

No evil can overwhelm a good person, but the wicked have their hands full of it.

Prov.12.21

No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

Prov.12.21

No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

Prov.12.21

No real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

Prov.12.22

God can't stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word.

Prov.12.22

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.

Prov.12.22

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Prov.12.22

The LORD hates those who don't keep their word, but he delights in those who do.

Prov.12.23

Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.

Prov.12.23

A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

Prov.12.23

A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

Prov.12.23

Wise people don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.

Prov.12.24

The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.

Prov.12.24

Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Prov.12.24

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

Prov.12.24

Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

Prov.12.25

Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up.

Prov.12.25

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

Prov.12.25

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

Prov.12.25

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

Prov.12.26

A good person survives misfortune, but a wicked life invites disaster.

Prov.12.26

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Prov.12.26

The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Prov.12.26

The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

Prov.12.27

A lazy life is an empty life, but "early to rise" gets the job done.

Prov.12.27

The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.

Prov.12.27

The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.

Prov.12.27

Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.