Proverbs 20:5

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

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
5 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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