Proverbs 20:5
The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
- 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For who has knowledge of the things of a man but the spirit of the man which is in him? in the same way, no one has knowledge of the things of God but the Spirit of God.
- Ps 64:6 : 6 Or make discovery of our secret purpose? The design is framed with care; and the inner thought of a man, and his heart, is deep.
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4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
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21 The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
23 The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
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19 Like face looking at face in water, so are the hearts of men to one another.
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6 Most men make no secret of their kind acts: but where is a man of good faith to be seen?
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1 He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
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15 Let water from your store and not that of others be your drink, and running water from your fountain.
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3 From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.
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27 He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
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2 So that your ear gives attention to wisdom, and your heart is turned to knowledge;
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10 Will they not give you teaching, and say words of wisdom to you?
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