Proverbs 20:5

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
  • 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
  • Ps 64:6 : 6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

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

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

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    19As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

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    1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

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