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Proverbs 20:5
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5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.

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Proverbs 20:5
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5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
    those with understanding can draw it out.

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Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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Proverbs 20:18
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18 Prepare (A)plans by consultation,
And (B)make war by wise guidance.

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Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are firmed up by advice;
    wage wars with good guidance.

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Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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Proverbs 23:9
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9 (A)Do not speak [a]to be heard by a fool,
For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a
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Proverbs 23:9
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9 Don’t speak in the ears of fools,
    for they will scorn your insightful words.

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Proverbs 23:9
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Saying 10

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

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Proverbs 27:9
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9 (A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
And a [a]person’s advice is sweet to his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s
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Proverbs 27:9
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9 Oil and incense make the heart glad,
    and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Heb uncertain
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Proverbs 27:9
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9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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