Proverbs 20:5-6
Lexham English Bible
5 Deep waters are like purpose in the heart[a] of a man,
and a man of understanding will draw it[b] out.
6 Many a person will proclaim his loyalty for himself,
but a man who is trustworthy, who can find?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “her”; referring to “purpose”
Proverbs 20:5-6
English Standard Version
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 Many a man (B)proclaims his own steadfast love,
but (C)a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 20:9
Lexham English Bible
9 Who will say “I have made my heart[a] clean;
I am pure from my sin”?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:9 Or “mind”
Proverbs 20:9
English Standard Version
9 (A)Who can say, “I have made my heart pure;
I am clean from my sin”?
Proverbs 20:29
Lexham English Bible
29 The glory of young men is their strength,[a]
but the beauty of the aged is gray hair.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:29 Or “strengthens them”
Proverbs 20:29
English Standard Version
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
but (A)the splendor of old men is their gray hair.
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