Proverbs 18:4

The words of a mans mouth, are as deepe waters, and the well-spring of wisedome as a flowing brooke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The words of a man's mouth are `as' deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is `as' a flowing brook.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
- Basic English Bible

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

The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
- Webster's Bible

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
- World English Bible

Deep waters [are] the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom [is] a flowing brook.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; a flowing brook, a fountain of wisdom.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:4

18:4 A man's - A wise man's. As a brook - That wisdom which is in his heart is continually pouring forth wise and good counsels.