Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
In context
1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. 3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. 6 A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 18:4 in the KJV
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 18:4 in the NIV
The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.