Proverbs 18:4

Proverbs 18:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4The words of the mouth are deep waters,

but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

4The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters;

18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdomThe fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;

The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

4The 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].

4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;

the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep water.

But the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.