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Proverbs 27:19

World English Bible

Like water reflects a face,
so a man’s heart reflects the man.

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Proverbs 27:19 in other translations

As in water face answereth to face, So the heart of man to man.

Proverbs 27:19 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:19 in context

  1. 17Iron sharpens iron;
    so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
  2. 18Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit.
    He who looks after his master shall be honored.
  3. 19Like water reflects a face,
    so a man’s heart reflects the man.
  4. 20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied;
    and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.
  5. 21The crucible is for silver,
    and the furnace for gold;
    but man is refined by his praise.