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 purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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

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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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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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Saying 10

Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)

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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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Footnotes

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

Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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