The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The words of a good person are like a spring of life-giving water, but the speech of evil people is filled with violence and harm.
This verse teaches that righteous people speak words that bring life and blessing, while wicked people use their words to cause harm and destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during ancient Israel's time when water sources were precious and life-sustaining in the desert climate. King Solomon, traditionally credited as the author, used this familiar imagery of wells and springs to illustrate spiritual truths. The contrast between righteous and wicked speech was a common theme in wisdom literature, emphasizing how words have the power to either build up or tear down communities.
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