Proverbs 20:4-6

Tree of Life Version

⁴A slacker will not plow in season,
so at harvest he looks but finds nothing.

⁵The intent of a man’s heart is deep water,
but a man of insight draws it out.

⁶Many a man proclaims his loyalty,
but a faithful man who can find?^[a]

Proverbs 20:4-6

New International Version

⁴Sluggards^(A) do not plow in season;
so at harvest time they look but find nothing.^(B)

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

⁶Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?^(D)

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)