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There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

Proverbs 12:18 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૨:૧૮
અવિચારી વાણી તલવારની જેમ ઘા કરે છે પણ જ્ઞાની માણસની જીભના શબ્દો આરોગ્યરૂપ છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १२:१८
ऐसे लोग हैं जिनका बिना सोच विचार का बोलना तलवार के समान चुभता है, परन्तु बुद्धिमान के बोलने से लोग चंगे होते हैं।

In context

16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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