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
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
6 Many proclaim themselves loyal,
but who can find one worthy of trust?(B)
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
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Who can say, “I have made my heart clean;
I am pure from my sin”?(A)
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
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
29 The glory of youths is their strength,
but the beauty of the aged is their gray hair.(A)
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