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Proverbs 18:4
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2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his aown heart. 
3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.
4 aThe words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
bThe wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook. 
5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in ajudgment. 
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
7 aA fool’s mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his bsoul. 
8 aThe words of a1 talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the1 inmost body. 
9 He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:4

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American Standard Version
The words of a man's mouth are `as' deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is `as' a flowing brook.

Amplified® Bible
The words of a [discreet and wise] man's mouth are like deep waters [plenteous and difficult to fathom], and the fountain of skillful {and} godly Wisdom is like a gushing stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].

Contemporary English Version
Words of wisdom are a stream that flows from a deep fountain.

Darby English Version
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

Good News Bible
A person's words can be a source of wisdom, deep as the ocean, fresh as a flowing stream.

King James Version
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

New American Standard Bible
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

New International Version
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,
but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

New King James Version
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters;
The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The words of a man's mouth resemble deep waters; The fountain of wisdom resembles a bubbling brook.

Revised Standard Version
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.

Young's Literal Translation
Deep waters `are' the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom `is' a flowing brook.


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