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Proverbs 20:5

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5Knowing what is right is like deep water in the heart;

a wise person draws from the well within.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water,

but a man of understanding will draw it out.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

but one who has insight draws them out.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;

but a person of understanding draws it out.

NLTNew Living Translation

Though good advice lies deep within the heart,

a person with understanding will draw it out.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

and a man of understanding will draw it out.

KJV 1900King James Version

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;

But a man of understanding will draw it out.