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.