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The intention of the human heart is deep water,
    but the intelligent draw it forth.[a](A)
Many say, “My loyal friend,”
    but who can find someone worthy of trust?
The just walk in integrity;
    happy are their children after them!

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  1. 20:5 The heart is where human plans are made and stored; they remain “deep water” until words reveal them to others. The wise know how to draw up those waters, i.e., express them. Cf. 18:4.

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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