Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 12:18
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There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
About Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 12:18 from Proverbs speaks directly to Diplomacy in the Bible and Emotional Abuse in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
- Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
- Romans 12:18
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
- Proverbs 16:7
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
- Proverbs 25:15
“By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 12:18
Study Proverbs 12:18 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Diplomacy in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.