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
International Standard Version
5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
6 Many claim “I’m a loyal person!”[a]
but who can find someone who truly is?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:6 Lit. claim to be people of gracious love
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
International Standard Version
9 Who can say, “My intentions are pure;
I am clean from any 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
International Standard Version
29 The glory of young men is their strength;
and the splendor of elders is their gray hair.
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