Proverbs 20:5

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • 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 knows the things of a man except the spirit of man which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
  • Ps 64:6 : 6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search; the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

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    15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
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    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

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    19As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man mirrors man.

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    14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

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    36Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the heart?

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

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    13In the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who is void of understanding.