Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:4
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Berean Standard Bible
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
King James Version
The words of a man’s mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.
World English Bible
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
American Standard Version
The words of a man’s mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 18
2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
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