Bible verse

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Proverbs 18:4 · BSB

Proverbs 18:4 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.

1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

Read all of Proverbs 18

Proverbs 18:4 in other translations

KJV

The words of a man’s mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

ASV

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

ERV

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

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