Proverbs 18:4
King James Version
12 Jun 2026
“The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
מָקוֹר
a fountain of
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מָקוֹר
properly, something dug, i.e. a (general) source (of water, even when naturally flowing; also of tears, blood (by euphemism, of the female pudenda); figuratively, of happiness, wisdom, progeny)
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מַיִם
are waters
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מַיִם
Waters. Mayim. God gathered the waters and called them seas. Jesus said rivers of living water will flow from within those who believe in Him.
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פֶּה
the mouth of
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פֶּה
Mouth. Peh. The mouth of the LORD has spoken. God's mouth never speaks empty words. Every word He speaks will be fulfilled.
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נַחַל
a wadi
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נַחַל
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
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חׇכְמָה
wisdom
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חׇכְמָה
Wisdom. Chokhmah. The ability to apply knowledge rightly. It begins with the fear of the LORD and ends with godly living.
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נָבַע
flowing
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נָבַע
to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
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עָמֹק
deep
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עָמֹק
deep (literally or figuratively)
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