Proverbs 18:4

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:4

BSB
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
AKJV
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
CPDV
Words from the mouth of a man are deep waters. And the fountain of wisdom is a torrent overflowing.
ERV
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
NHEB
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
SMT
Deep waters are the words of man's mouth, the fountain of wisdom a gushing stream.

Commentary for Proverbs 18:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:4
Summary
Wise speech flows like deep, constant water
Event
Metaphor of wise speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom