Proverbs 20:5

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
  • 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For who among men knows the things of a man except the man’s spirit within him? So too, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
  • Ps 64:6 : 6 They devise unjust schemes; they disguise a well-conceived plot. Man’s inner thoughts cannot be discovered.

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    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 19:20-21
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    20Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

    21There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD which will stand.

  • Prov 1:5-6
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    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

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  • Prov 18:15
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    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
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    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 27:19
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    19As in water the face is reflected as a face, so a person’s heart reflects the person.

  • Prov 20:6
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    6Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person– who can find?

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 20:27
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    27The human spirit is like the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

  • Prov 16:1
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    1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

  • Job 38:36
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    36Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

  • Prov 15:22-23
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    22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

    23A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!

  • Prov 25:3
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    3As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

  • Prov 16:9
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    9A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

  • Prov 18:1-2
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    1One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Prov 5:15
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    15Drink water from your own cistern and running water from your own well.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Ps 49:3
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    3I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

  • Prov 17:27
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    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

  • Eccl 7:24
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    24Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 20:18
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    18Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

  • Prov 8:5
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    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Prov 21:1
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    1The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.

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    5A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

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    35The good person brings good things out of his good treasury, and the evil person brings evil things out of his evil treasury.

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    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

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    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

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    5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

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    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

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    22A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

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    26Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

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    45The good person out of the good treasury of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasury produces evil, for his mouth speaks from what fills his heart.

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    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

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    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

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    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Job 8:10
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    10Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?

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    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

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    20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, so that the clouds drip down dew.

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    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.