Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. New Living Translation Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. English Standard Version The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Berean Standard Bible The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. King James Bible The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. New King James Version The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook. New American Standard Bible The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. NASB 1995 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. NASB 1977 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Legacy Standard Bible The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook. Amplified Bible The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom]; The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving]. Christian Standard Bible The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. American Standard Version The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook. Contemporary English Version Words of wisdom are a stream that flows from a deep fountain. English Revised Version The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook. GOD'S WORD® Translation The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream. Good News Translation A person's words can be a source of wisdom, deep as the ocean, fresh as a flowing stream. International Standard Version The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream. NET Bible The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. New Heart English Bible The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. Webster's Bible Translation The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. World English Bible The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe words of a man’s mouth [are] deep waters, "" The fountain of wisdom [is] a flowing brook. Young's Literal Translation Deep waters are the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook. Smith's Literal Translation Deep waters are the words of man's mouth, the fountain of wisdom a gushing stream. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWords from the mouth of a men are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom as an overflowing stream. Catholic Public Domain Version Words from the mouth of a man are deep waters. And the fountain of wisdom is a torrent overflowing. New American Bible The words of one’s mouth are deep waters, the spring of wisdom, a running brook. New Revised Standard Version The words of the mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The words of a man's mouth are deep waters and the fount of wisdom is a rushing torrent. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; A flowing brook, a fountain of wisdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Selfishness of the Unfriendly…3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace. 4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.… Cross References James 3:11-12 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? / My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. John 7:38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Proverbs 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. Proverbs 20:5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. Matthew 12:34-35 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Treasury of Scripture The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. words Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Jump to Previous Brook Bubbling Deep Flowing Fountain Mouth Stream Waters Wellspring Well-Spring Wisdom WordsJump to Next Brook Bubbling Deep Flowing Fountain Mouth Stream Waters Wellspring Well-Spring Wisdom WordsProverbs 18 1. A fool delights not in understandingThe words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; This phrase suggests that human speech can be profound and complex, much like deep waters that are difficult to fathom. In biblical times, water was a precious resource, often symbolizing life and sustenance. Deep waters can also imply hidden dangers or mysteries, reflecting the idea that words can conceal true intentions or meanings. This aligns with other scriptures, such as James 3:5-6, which discuss the power of the tongue and its potential for both good and harm. The imagery of deep waters may also evoke the wisdom literature's frequent use of nature to illustrate moral and spiritual truths. the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are reflected throughout the book of Proverbs. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction. 3. Wisdom Literature Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes Job, Ecclesiastes, and some Psalms. This genre focuses on practical and philosophical insights into life and godliness. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords have the potential to be deep and profound, influencing others significantly. We should be mindful of the impact our words can have. Wisdom as a Source of Life Just as a bubbling brook is refreshing and life-giving, true wisdom provides guidance and sustenance for the soul. Seek wisdom that aligns with God's truth. Guarding Our Speech Our speech should reflect the wisdom and life that comes from God. We should strive to speak words that edify and build up others. Seeking Godly Wisdom True wisdom comes from God and is characterized by purity, peace, and righteousness. We should continually seek God's wisdom through prayer and study of His Word. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 18What does 'Stolen Water is Sweet' mean? What does 'Same Mouth Blessing and Cursing' mean? How do we reconcile Proverbs 4:18, claiming the righteous path grows ever brighter, with real-world moral ambiguity and suffering? Proverbs 9:17 suggests stolen water is sweet. Does this imply that forbidden acts have inherent appeal, and how does this reconcile with other passages condemning theft?(4) The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters . . .--i.e., the words of a "man," properly so called, are as deep waters which cannot be easily fathomed; they are a copious stream, which flows from a never failing source; they are a fountain of wisdom which is never exhausted.Verse 4. - The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters. "Man" (ish) here means the ideal man in all his wisdom and integrity, just as in Proverbs 18:22 the ideal wife is intended under the general term "wife." Such a man's words are as deep waters which cannot be fathomed or exhausted. The metaphor is common (see Proverbs 20:5; Ecclesiastes 7:24; Ecclus. 21:13). For "mouth," the Septuagint reads "heart:" "Deep water is a word in a man's heart." The second hemistich explains the first: The well spring of wisdom as a flowing (gushing) brook. A man's words are now called a well spring of wisdom, gushing forth from its source, the wise and understanding heart, pure, fresh, and inexhaustible. Septuagint, "And it leapeth forth (ἀναπηδύει) a river and a fountain of life." Or we may, with Delitzsch, take the whole as one idea, and consider that a man's words are deep waters, a bubbling brook, and a fountain of wisdom. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The wordsדִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of a man’s אִ֑ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person mouth פִי־ (p̄î-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to are deep עֲ֭מֻקִּים (‘ă·muq·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6013: Deep waters; מַ֣יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen the fountain מְק֣וֹר (mə·qō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4726: Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny) of wisdom חָכְמָֽה׃ (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom is a bubbling נֹ֝בֵ֗עַ (nō·ḇê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5042: To gush forth, to utter, to emit brook. נַ֥חַל (na·ḥal) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft Links Proverbs 18:4 NIVProverbs 18:4 NLT Proverbs 18:4 ESV Proverbs 18:4 NASB Proverbs 18:4 KJV Proverbs 18:4 BibleApps.com Proverbs 18:4 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 18:4 Chinese Bible Proverbs 18:4 French Bible Proverbs 18:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth (Prov. 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