Proverbs 18:4

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Psalm 78:2

Opening my mouth I will give out a story, even the dark sayings of old times;

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

Proverbs 16:22

Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

Proverbs 18:3

When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.

Proverbs 20:5

The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.

Matthew 12:34

You offspring of snakes, how are you, being evil, able to say good things? because out of the heart's store come the words of the mouth.

John 4:14

But whoever takes the water I give him will never be in need of drink again; for the water I give him will become in him a fountain of eternal life.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

Colossians 4:6

Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.