Proverbs 20:5
World English Bible
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
Proverbs 20:18
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18 Plans are established by advice;
by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 20:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Plans are established by taking advice;
wage war by following wise guidance.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
World English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
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9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 27:9
World English Bible
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
Proverbs 27:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
but the soul is torn by trouble.[a]
Footnotes
- 27.9 Gk: Heb the sweetness of a friend is better than one’s own counsel
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