Proverbs 12:18-20

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁸A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.

²⁰Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.

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)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)