Proverbs 20:5-6
New American Standard Bible
5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.
6 Many a person (A)proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a (B)trustworthy person?
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 20:9
New American Standard Bible
9 (A)Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart,
I am pure from my sin”?
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 20:29
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:29 Or splendor
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”
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