Proverbs 18:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The words that come from a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the source of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that our words can be profound and meaningful, especially when they flow from true wisdom.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during Israel's golden age under Solomon's reign, when wisdom literature flourished. The imagery of water sources was particularly meaningful in the ancient Middle East, where deep wells and flowing streams were precious and life-sustaining resources in an arid climate.

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