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

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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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

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18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(A)

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

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Saying 10

Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)

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

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Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

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