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

but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,

a person with understanding will draw it out.

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

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.

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

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

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

and a person who has understanding draws it out. 

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

but a man of understanding draws it out.

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

but the intelligent will draw them out.

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

and a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

But a man who has understanding brings them out.

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

But a man of understanding draws it out.