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Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
New International Version
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5
International Standard Version
Proverbs 20:5
International Standard Version
5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
Proverbs 20:18
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Proverbs 20:18
New International Version
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)
Proverbs 20:18
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Proverbs 20:18
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18 Make plans by seeking advice;
make war by obtaining guidance.
Proverbs 23:9
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Proverbs 23:9
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Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
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Proverbs 23:9
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9 Don’t speak when a fool is listening,
because he’ll despise your wise words.
Proverbs 27:9
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Proverbs 27:9
New International Version
9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs 27:9
International Standard Version
Proverbs 27:9
International Standard Version
9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart
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