There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
In context
16The senseless shows his anger at once, but the shrewd man covers over an insult. 17Whoever breathes out faithfulness declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. 18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
