Proverbs 18:4
People's words can be profound like deep waters, a gushing stream that is the source of wisdom.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
In Context
3With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
5It's not right to show favoritism to the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11What good people say is a spring that gives life, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.
Proverbs 16:22If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.
Matthew 12:34You viper's brood, how can you who are evil say anything good? For your mouth simply says what your mind is busy thinking about.
John 7:38If you trust in me, you will have streams of life-giving water flowing out from within you, as Scripture says.”
Colossians 4:6Always be gracious when you speak. Make sure it's in good taste, and think about how best to answer everyone.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:4
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. This may include a double sense:—1. That wicked people are scornful people, and put contempt upon others. When the wicked comes into any company, comes into the schools of wisdom or into the assemblies for religious worship, then comes contempt of God, of his people and ministers, and of every thing that is said and done. You can expect no other from those that are profane than that they will be scoffers; they will be an ignominy and… Read the whole commentary →