Proverbs 12:18
ContextNETBible | Speaking recklessly 1 is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words 2 of the wise bring 3 healing. 4 |
XREF | Ps 52:2; Ps 57:4; Ps 59:7; Ps 64:3; Pr 10:20,21; Pr 13:17; Pr 15:7; Pr 16:24; Pr 25:18; Da 11:33; Jas 3:6-8; Re 1:16; Re 22:2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The term בּוֹטֶה (boteh) means “to speak rashly [or, thoughtlessly]” (e.g., Lev 5:4; Num 30:7). 2 tn Heb “the tongue” (so NAB, NIV, NRSV). The term לָשׁוֹן (lashon, “tongue”) functions as a metonymy of cause for what is said. 3 tn The term “brings” does not appear in the Hebrew but is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity and smoothness. 4 sn Healing is a metonymy of effect. Healing words are the opposite of the cutting, irresponsible words. What the wise say is faithful and true, gentle and kind, uplifting and encouraging; so their words bring healing. |