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Proverbs 18:4
The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
Proverbs 18:4 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 18:4 in other translations
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
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In context
1 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.
2 A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.
3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.
4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.
6 A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
7 A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.
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