5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water,But a man of discernment draws it out.
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
18 [a](A)Thoughts are established by counsel,So (B)make war by guidance.
18 (A)Plans are established by counsel; by (B)wise guidance (C)wage war.
9 (A)Do not speak in the [a]hearing of a fool,For he will (B)despise the insight of your speech.
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
9 (A)Oil and incense make the heart glad,So counsel from the [a]soul is sweet to his friend.
9 (A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.[a]
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