Sprueche 18:4

4 Die Worte in eines Mannes Munde sind wie tiefe Wasser, und die Quelle der Weisheit ist ein voller Strom.

Sprueche 18:4 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters
The words of a great and mighty man; of an excellent and valuable man, as Jarchi; or of a wise man, as Aben Ezra. The doctrines which such a man has imbibed, and his heart is full of and his mouth utters, are like to "waters", pure, purifying, and refreshing; to "deep waters", which make no noise, and cannot be easily fathomed: such are the deep mysteries of grace, the wisdom of God in a mystery, spoken among them that are perfect; of which a good man makes no boast, but humbly declares; out of the abundance of his heart, his mouth speaks; [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook;
there is a spring of spiritual wisdom and knowledge in him; a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life; and from thence it flows freely and constantly; communicating itself liberally unto others, and ministering grace to the hearers, for their edification.

Sprueche 18:4 In-Context

2 Ein Narr hat nicht Lust am Verstand, sondern kundzutun, was in seinem Herzen steckt.

3 Wo der Gottlose hin kommt, da kommt Verachtung und Schmach mit Hohn.

4 Die Worte in eines Mannes Munde sind wie tiefe Wasser, und die Quelle der Weisheit ist ein voller Strom.

5 Es ist nicht gut, die Person des Gottlosen achten, zu beugen den Gerechten im Gericht.

6 Die Lippen des Narren bringen Zank, und sein Mund ringt nach Schlägen.