Proverbs 18:4
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Other Translations of Proverbs 18:4
King James Version
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
English Standard Version
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
The Message
4 Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs.
New King James Version
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:4
Commentary on Proverbs 18:4
(Read Proverbs 18:4)
The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer, continually supplies words of wisdom.