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

New Living Translation

⁵Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
a person with understanding will draw it out.

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

¹⁸Plans succeed through good counsel;
don’t go to war without wise advice.

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

⁹Don’t waste your breath on fools,
for they will despise the wisest advice.

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

⁹The heartfelt counsel of a friend
is as sweet as perfume and incense.

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New Living Translation (NLT)