Proverbs 20:5-6
Legacy Standard Bible
5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of discernment draws it out.
6 Many a man will (A)call out his own lovingkindness,
But a (B)faithful man, who can find?
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
Legacy Standard Bible
9 (A)Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure,
I am clean from my sin”?
Proverbs 20:9
International Standard Version
9 Who can say, “My intentions are pure;
I am clean from any sin?”
Proverbs 20:29
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:29 Or splendor
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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