Proverbs 20:5
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
In context
3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Proverbs 20:5 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
- KJV King James Version
- Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
- WEB World English Bible
- Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Counsel in the heart of a man [is] deep water, And a man of understanding draweth it up.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.