Proverbs 20:5

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:5

BSB
The intentions of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
AKJV
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
CPDV
Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep waters. But a wise man will draw it out.
ERV
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
NHEB
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
SMT
Deep waters are counsel in the heart of man; and a man of understanding will draw it out.

Commentary for Proverbs 20:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:5
Summary
Understanding extracts hidden wisdom from hearts
Event
Comparing counsel to water extraction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom