Proverbs 12:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Fools immediately show their anger,
but the shrewd conceal contempt.
17 Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly,
but the deceitful make lying witnesses.[a](A)
18 The babble of some people is like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise is healing.
Footnotes
- 12:17 What is the rule of thumb for judging legal testimony? Look to the ordinary conduct and daily speech of a witness.
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