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Deep waters are like purpose in the heart[a] of a man,
    and a man of understanding will draw it[b] out.

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  1. Proverbs 20:5 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 20:5 Or “her”; referring to “purpose”

Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a person of understanding draws it out.

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

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18 A plan[a] will be established by advice,
    and with guidance make war.

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  1. Proverbs 20:18 Hebrew “plans”

18 Finalize plans with counsel,(A)
and wage war with sound guidance.(B)

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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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In the ears of a fool do not speak,
    for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

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Don’t speak to[a] a fool,
for he will despise the insight of your words.(A)

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  1. 23:9 Lit in the ears of

Saying 10

Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)

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Perfume and incense will gladden a heart,
    and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Literally “because of advice of a person”

Oil(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.[a]

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  1. 27:9 LXX reads heart, but the soul is torn up by affliction

Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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