Proverbs 20:5
Revised Standard Version
5 The purpose in a man’s mind is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
American Standard Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:18
Revised Standard Version
18 Plans are established by counsel;
by wise guidance wage war.
Proverbs 20:18
American Standard Version
18 Every purpose is established by counsel;
And by wise guidance make thou war.
Proverbs 23:9
Revised Standard Version
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
American Standard Version
9 Speak not in the hearing of a fool;
For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Proverbs 27:9
Revised Standard Version
9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of his friend from hearty counsel
Proverbs 27:9
American Standard Version
9 Oil and perfume rejoice the heart;
So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
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