Proverbs 20:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
Proverbs 20:5
Common English Bible
5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
those with understanding can draw it out.
Proverbs 20:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Plans are established by taking advice;
wage war by following wise guidance.(A)
Proverbs 20:18
Common English Bible
18 Plans are firmed up by advice;
wage wars with good guidance.
Proverbs 23:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
who will only despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
Common English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of fools,
for they will scorn your insightful words.
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
Proverbs 27:9
Common English Bible
9 Oil and incense make the heart glad,
and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 Heb uncertain
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