diff --git a/cmd/chisel/cmd_version.go b/cmd/chisel/cmd_version.go
index 703f164b..9097a776 100644
--- a/cmd/chisel/cmd_version.go
+++ b/cmd/chisel/cmd_version.go
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import (
 
 var shortVersionHelp = "Show version details"
 var longVersionHelp = `
-The version command displays the versions of the running client and server.
+Show the Chisel version and exit.
 `
 
 type cmdVersion struct{}