Proverbs 12:18 meaning and explanation
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse belongs to a collection of Solomon's proverbs contrasting the speech of the wise and the foolish. The Hebrew word for "rashly" suggests speech that is unguarded and impulsive, words blurted out without thought for the hearer.
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