Proverbs 20:5
Proverbs 20:5 New International Version (NIV)
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5 The Message (MSG)
Knowing what is right is like deep water in the heart; a wise person draws from the well within.
Proverbs 20:5 King James Version (KJV)
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.
Proverbs 20:5 New Century Version (NCV)
People’s thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.
Proverbs 20:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well, But a man of understanding draws it out. [Prov 18:4]
Proverbs 20:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out.