Lookup Prov. 12:18; 15:1 (Prov. 12:18; 15:1) Proverbs 12:18 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword,But the tongue of the wise is a healing.+ Proverbs 15:1 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 15 A mild* answer turns away rage,+But a harsh* word stirs up anger.+