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
International Standard Version
5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
Proverbs 20:18
World English Bible
18 Plans are established by advice;
by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 20:18
International Standard Version
18 Make plans by seeking advice;
make war by obtaining guidance.
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
International Standard Version
9 Don’t speak when a fool is listening,
because he’ll despise your wise words.
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
International Standard Version
9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart
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