Proverbs 20:5

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.
  • 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For who among men knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of the man, which is in him? even so the things of God none knoweth, save the Spirit of God.
  • Ps 64:6 : 6 They search out iniquities; We have accomplished, [say they], a diligent search: And the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 18:4
    79%

    4The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 19:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

    21There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

  • Prov 1:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

    6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 27:19
    74%

    19As in water face [answereth] to face, So the heart of man to man.

  • Prov 20:6
    73%

    6Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

  • Prov 15:14
    72%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 20:27
    72%

    27The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 28:11
    71%

    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 16:1
    71%

    1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

  • Job 38:36
    71%

    36Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who hath given understanding to the mind?

  • Prov 15:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

    23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

  • Prov 25:3
    71%

    3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

  • Prov 16:9
    71%

    9A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

  • Prov 18:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • Prov 5:15
    71%

    15Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well.

  • Prov 12:23
    70%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Ps 49:3
    70%

    3My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

  • Prov 17:27
    70%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

  • Eccl 7:24
    70%

    24That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?

  • Prov 2:6
    70%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 20:18
    70%

    18Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

  • Prov 8:5
    70%

    5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 21:1
    70%

    1The king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.

  • Prov 24:5
    70%

    5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

  • Matt 12:35
    70%

    35The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

  • Prov 21:20
    70%

    20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

  • Prov 3:13
    69%

    13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

  • Job 28:12
    69%

    12But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 15:7
    69%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 3:5
    69%

    5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

  • Prov 19:8
    69%

    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 21:22
    69%

    22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  • Prov 25:26
    69%

    26[ As] a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, [So is] a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

  • Luke 6:45
    69%

    45The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil [man] out of the evil [treasure] bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

  • Prov 2:2
    69%

    2So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

  • Prov 14:29
    69%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    69%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Job 8:10
    69%

    10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?

  • Prov 12:15
    69%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Prov 3:20
    69%

    20By his knowledge the depths were broken up, And the skies drop down the dew.

  • Prov 10:13
    69%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.