17 He who speaks truth tells what is right , But a false witness , deceit .
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword , But the tongue of the wise brings healing .
19 Truthful lips will be established forever , But a lying tongue is only for a moment .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:17-19
Commentary on Proverbs 12:17
(Read Proverbs 12:17)
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:18
(Read Proverbs 12:18)
Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:19
(Read Proverbs 12:19)
If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.