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A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.(A)

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness,
But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?

The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his [godly] beliefs—
How blessed [happy and spiritually secure] are his children after him [who have his example to follow].

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

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

The righteous lead blameless lives;(C)
    blessed are their children after them.(D)

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