Berean Standard Bible
“The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.”
Proverbs 18 reflects on speech, friendship and the heart. It contrasts shallow talk with words that carry depth.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
World English Bible (WEB)
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
King James Version (KJV)
The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of a man`s mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Aguas profundas son las palabras de la boca del hombre; y arroyo revertiente, la fuente de la sabiduría.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Las palabras del hombre son aguas profundas; las palabras de sabiduría son como un arroyo refrescante.
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