5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water, but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
18 Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.(A)
18 (A)Plans are established by counsel; by (B)wise guidance (C)wage war.
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.
9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]
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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