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Proverbs 20:5 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 20:5 MSG (The Message)

Knowing what is right is like deep water in the heart; a wise person draws from the well within.

Proverbs 20:5 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 20:5 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.

Proverbs 20:5 NCV (New Century Version)

People’s thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.

Proverbs 20:5 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Proverbs 20:5 NIV (New International Version)

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

Proverbs 20:5 NKJV (New King James Version)

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

Proverbs 20:5 AMP (Amplified Bible)

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 NLT (New Living Translation)

Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 20:5 TPT (The Passion Translation)

A man of deep understanding will give good advice, drawing it out from the well within.

Proverbs 20:5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.