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Phonetic:
"Yesh
bo'te ke'mad'ke'rot che'rev ul'shon cha'cha'meem mar'pe."
Translation:
Some harsh as the stabbing of a sword, and the words of wise men heal.
Meanings:
- Some
expressions from certain people can hurt us like stabs of swords.
- Words
of hope and encouragement from a wise person can heal that pain inside
us.
- The
harshest of words, when said by a wise person, would eventually help,
since these words have a positive quality that will overcome the sharp
edge of criticism.
- In
addition, the wise person would be aware of the capacity of the listener
to accept criticism, hence choosing his words with the utmost care,
knowing each and every one will reach the other person's heart.
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