Proverbs 20:5-7

Complete Jewish Bible

⁵The heart’s real intentions are like deep water;
but a person with discernment draws them out.

⁶Most people announce that they show kindness,
but who can find someone faithful [enough to do it]?

⁷The righteous live a life of integrity;
happy are their children after them.

Proverbs 20:5-7

New International Version

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

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

⁷The righteous lead blameless lives;^(C)
blessed are their children after them.^(D)

⁵Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

⁶Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

⁷The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

New International Version (NIV)