Proverbs 20:5

World English Bible

⁵Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 20:5

International Standard Version

⁵The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.

¹⁸Plans are established by advice;
by wise guidance you wage war!

¹⁸Make plans by seeking advice;
make war by obtaining guidance.

⁹Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

⁹Don’t speak when a fool is listening,
because he’ll despise your wise words.

⁹Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

⁹Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.^[a]

Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart

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