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Proverbs 18:4

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The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

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Proverbs 18:4 in other translations

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

Proverbs 18:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 18:4 in context

  1. 2A fool has no delight in understanding,
    but only in revealing his own opinion.
  2. 3When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
    and with shame comes disgrace.
  3. 4The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
    The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
  4. 5To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
    nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
  5. 6A fool’s lips come into strife,
    and his mouth invites beatings.