Verse 4

Proverbs 18:4

Darby Translation

4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
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 He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom. Focus ↗
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself. Focus ↗
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. Focus ↗
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment. Focus ↗
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. Focus ↗
7 A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Focus ↗
8 The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the be... Focus ↗
9 He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer. Focus ↗
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Focus ↗
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination. Focus ↗
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility. Focus ↗
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. Focus ↗
14 The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear? Focus ↗
15 The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Focus ↗
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Focus ↗
17 He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Focus ↗
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. Focus ↗
19 A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a pa... Focus ↗
20 A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfie... Focus ↗
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Focus ↗
22 Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah. Focus ↗
23 He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly. Focus ↗
24 A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brothe... Focus ↗