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Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of discernment draws it out.

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The intentions in a person’s heart are deep water,
but a person with understanding can draw them out.

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18 [a](A)Thoughts are established by counsel,
So (B)make war by guidance.

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  1. Proverbs 20:18 Or Plans

18 Plans are strengthened by obtaining advice,
so do not wage war without consultation.

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(A)Do not speak in the [a]hearing of a fool,
For he will (B)despise the insight of your speech.

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit ears

Do not speak within earshot of a fool,
because he will despise your sensible words.

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(A)Oil and incense make the heart glad,
So counsel from the [a]soul is sweet to his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s counsel

Olive oil and incense bring joy to a heart,
and the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere advice.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Or is better than your own advice