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Proverbs 20:5
The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
King James Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
World English Bible
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
American Standard Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Geneva Bible 1599
The counsell in the heart of man is like deepe waters: but a man that hath vnderstanding, will drawe it out.
Darby Translation
Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.
Young's Literal Translation
Counsel in the heart of a man [is] deep water, And a man of understanding draweth it up.
Bible in Basic English
The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.
4The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
6Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
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