Proverbs 20:5

English Standard Version 2016

The purpose in a man’s heart 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 deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

Psalm 64:6

They search out injustice, saying, “We have accomplished a diligent search.” For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep.

Proverbs 20:4

The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

Proverbs 20:6

Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?