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A plain ancient short sword rests diagonally across a split empty wooden board, close still life, no blood, body or hand.
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Proverbs 12:18

Sword Thrusts and Healing

Firm Roots, Faithful Words, and the Living Path · Proverbs 12

Story guide: The sword pictures the wounds of rash speech; a reassuring conversation points toward healing.

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18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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