Proverbs 12:16-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁶ Foolish people are easily upset.
    But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth.
    But a dishonest witness tells lies.

¹⁸ The words of thoughtless people cut like swords.
    But the tongue of wise people brings healing.