Mishle 12:18-20

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁸There is one who speaketh rash words like the wounding of a cherev, but the lashon of the chachamim promotes marpeh (healing).

¹⁹The lip of emes shall be established forever, but a lashon sheker is but for a moment.

²⁰Mirmah (deceit) is in the lev of them that plot rah, but to the counsellors of shalom is simchah.

Proverbs 12:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(C)

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)