Verse 4
Proverbs 18:4
New Living Translation
4
Wise words are like deep waters;<br>wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
מַ֣יִם עֲ֭מֻקִּים דִּבְרֵ֣י פִי אִ֑ישׁ נַ֥חַל נֹ֝בֵ֗עַ מְק֣וֹר חָכְמָֽה
English Translation
Deep waters are the words of a man's mouth; a flowing brook is a fountain of wisdom.
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Chapter 18 Context
1
Unfriendly people care only about themselves;<br>they lash out at common sense.<br>
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Fools have no interest in understanding;<br>they only want to air their own opinions.<br>
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3
Doing wrong leads to disgrace,<br>and scandalous behavior brings contempt.<br>
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4
Wise words are like deep waters;<br>wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.<br>
5
It is not right to acquit the guilty<br>or deny justice to the innocent.<br>
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6
Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;<br>they are asking for a beating.<br>
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7
The mouths of fools are their ruin;<br>they trap themselves with their lips.<br>
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8
Rumors are dainty morsels<br>that sink deep into one’s heart.<br>
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9
A lazy person is as bad as<br>someone who destroys things.<br>
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10
The name of the LORD is a strong fortress;<br>the godly run to him and are safe.<br>
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11
The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;<br>they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.<...
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12
Haughtiness goes before destruction;<br>humility precedes honor.<br>
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13
Spouting off before listening to the facts<br>is both shameful and foolish.<br>
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14
The human spirit can endure a sick body,<br>but who can bear a crushed spirit?<br>
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15
Intelligent people are always ready to learn.<br>Their ears are open for knowledge.<br>
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16
Giving a gift can open doors;<br>it gives access to important people!<br>
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17
The first to speak in court sounds right —<br>until the cross-examination begins.<br>
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18
Flipping a coin can end arguments;<br>it settles disputes between powerful opponents.<br>
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19
An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.<br>Arguments separate friends like a...
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20
Wise words satisfy like a good meal;<br>the right words bring satisfaction.<br>
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21
The tongue can bring death or life;<br>those who love to talk will reap the consequences.<br>
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22
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,<br>and he receives favor from the LORD.<br>
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23
The poor plead for mercy;<br>the rich answer with insults.<br>
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24
There are “friends” who destroy each other,<br>but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.<br>
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