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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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A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it 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 Prepare (A)plans by consultation,
And (B)make war by wise guidance.

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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

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

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit ears

(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

(A)Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
So a [a]man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 27:9 Lit soul’s