Proverbes 18:4

4 Les paroles de la bouche d'un homme sont des eaux profondes; La source de la sagesse est un torrent qui jaillit.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 18:4 In-Context

2 Ce n'est pas à l'intelligence que l'insensé prend plaisir, C'est à la manifestation de ses pensées.

3 Quand vient le méchant, vient aussi le mépris; Et avec la honte, vient l'opprobre.

4 Les paroles de la bouche d'un homme sont des eaux profondes; La source de la sagesse est un torrent qui jaillit.

5 Il n'est pas bon d'avoir égard à la personne du méchant, Pour faire tort au juste dans le jugement.

6 Les lèvres de l'insensé se mêlent aux querelles, Et sa bouche provoque les coups.