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.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

1 Corinthians 2:11

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.

Psalm 64:6

They search out iniquities; We have accomplished, say they, a diligent search: And the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep.

Proverbs 20:4

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Proverbs 20:6

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