Proverbs 18:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

A man s, i.e. a wise man s, as the next clause explains this; who is worthy of the name and hath the understanding of a man in him. This Hebrew word ofttimes notes an eminent or excellent person, and therefore is opposed to Adam, which designs any ordinary man. As deep waters; full of deep wisdom. The well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook; that wisdom which is in his heart is continually pouring forth wise and good counsels.

Proverbs 18:4

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