Proverbs 12:16-18

English Standard Version

^16 (A)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.
^17 (B)Whoever speaks^[a] the truth gives honest evidence,
    but ^(C)a false witness utters deceit.
^18 (D)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings ^(E)healing.