5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,

but one who has insight draws them out.

6 Many claim to have unfailing love,

but a faithful person who can find?

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness:

But a faithful man who can find?

5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,

a person with understanding will draw it out.

6 Many will say they are loyal friends,

but who can find one who is truly reliable?

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,

But who can find a faithful man?

5 People’s thoughts can be like a deep well,

but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.

6 Many people claim to be loyal,

but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness;

But a faithful man who can find?

5 Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; but a faithful man who shall find?

5 A motive in the human heart is like deep water, 

and a person who has understanding draws it out. 

6 Many people declare themselves loyal, 

but who can find someone who is ⸤really⸥ trustworthy? 

5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;

but a man of understanding draws it out.

6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,

but who can find a trustworthy man?

5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,

but the intelligent will draw them out.

6 Many proclaim themselves loyal,

but who can find one worthy of trust?

5 Deep waters are like purpose in the heart of a man,

and a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Many a person will proclaim his loyalty for himself,

but a man who is trustworthy, who can find?

5 The purposes of a man’s heart are like deep water.

But a man who has understanding brings them out.

6 Many claim to have love that never fails.

But who can find a faithful man?

5 A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,

But a man of understanding draws it out.

6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,

But who can find a trustworthy man?