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Berean Standard Bible

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Context

16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. 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.

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.