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Proverbs 20:5

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

Proverbs 20:4 Proverbs 20 Proverbs 20:6

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KJV

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

ESV

The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

NLT

Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out.

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