Proverbs 20:5-7

International Children’s Bible

⁵Understanding a person’s thoughts is as hard as getting water from a deep well.
But someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.

⁶Many people claim to be loyal.
But it is hard to find someone who really can be trusted.

⁷The good person who lives an honest life
is a blessing to his children.

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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)