Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

The wellspring

General references

Bible References

Words

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:22

Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Proverbs 20:5

A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.
Matthew 12:34
You brood of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.
John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water that I give him will never be thirsty again. But the water that I give him will become in him a spring of water [satisfying his thirst for God] welling up [continually flowing, bubbling within him] to eternal life.”
John 7:38
He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.’”
Colossians 3:16
Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].

The wellspring

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth in a parable [to instruct using examples];
I will utter dark and puzzling sayings of old [that contain important truth]—

General references

Proverbs 20:5

A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.