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Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:4 · World English 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 A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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