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Proverbs 20:5

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

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Proverbs 20:5 in other translations

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

Proverbs 20:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 20:5 in context

  1. 3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
    but every fool will be quarreling.
  2. 4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter;
    therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
  3. 5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.
  4. 6Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
    but who can find a faithful man?
  5. 7A righteous man walks in integrity.
    Blessed are his children after him.