Proverbs 20:5-6
Modern English Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness,
but who can find a faithful man?
Proverbs 20:5-6
American Standard Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 [a]Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness;
But a faithful man who can find?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:6 Or, Many a man will meet one that is kind to him
Proverbs 20:9
Modern English Version
9 Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,
I am pure from my sin”?
Proverbs 20:9
American Standard Version
9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean,
I am pure from my sin?
Proverbs 20:29
Modern English Version
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
Proverbs 20:29
American Standard Version
29 The glory of young men is their strength;
And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
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