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Proverbs 20:5
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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
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Proverbs 20:5 in Other Translations
KJV
5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
ESV
5
The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
NLT
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Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out.
MSG
5
Knowing what is right is like deep water in the heart; a wise person draws from the well within.
CSB
5
Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a man of understanding draws it up.
Proverbs 20:5 In-Context
3
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
4
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
5
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
6
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
7
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
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Psalms 18:16
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