The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
    but a discerning person reveals them.

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18 (A)Plans are established by counsel;
    by (B)wise guidance (C)wage war.

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18 Make plans by seeking advice;
    make war by obtaining guidance.

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Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
    for he will despise the good sense of your words.

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Don’t speak when a fool is listening,
    because he’ll despise your wise words.

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(A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
    and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 27:9 Or and so does the sweetness of a friend that comes from his earnest counsel

Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
    in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart