Proverbs 12:18-20

¹⁸Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,

but the counselors of peace have joy.

— Proverbs 12:18-20

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Cross References for Proverbs 12:18-20

• Proverbs 16:24
• Proverbs 15:4
• Proverbs 19:9
• Psalm 57:4
• Psalm 52:4-5
• James 3:6-8
• Psalm 52:2
• Matthew 5:9
• Job 20:5
• Proverbs 4:22

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