Proverbs 18:4

New American Bible - revised edition

The words of one’s mouth are deep waters, the spring of wisdom, a running brook.

Cross References

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth in a parable, unfold the puzzling events of the past.

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the just is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly is the training of fools.

Proverbs 18:3

With wickedness comes contempt, and with disgrace, scorn.

Proverbs 20:5

The intention of the human heart is deep water, but the intelligent draw it forth.

Matthew 12:34

You brood of vipers, how can you say good things when you are evil? For from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

John 4:14

but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you know how you should respond to each one. Tychicus and Onesimus.