Verse 4

Proverbs 18:4

Geneva Bible

4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
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 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome. Focus ↗
2 A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered. Focus ↗
3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch. Focus ↗
4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riue...
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement. Focus ↗
6 A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes. Focus ↗
7 A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule. Focus ↗
8 The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly. Focus ↗
9 He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster. Focus ↗
10 The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted. Focus ↗
11 The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination. Focus ↗
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines. Focus ↗
13 He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him. Focus ↗
14 The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it? Focus ↗
15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning. Focus ↗
16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men. Focus ↗
17 He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him. Focus ↗
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie. Focus ↗
19 A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre... Focus ↗
20 With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shal... Focus ↗
21 Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof. Focus ↗
22 He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord. Focus ↗
23 The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly. Focus ↗
24 A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother. Focus ↗