Proverbs 20:5

New American Bible - revised edition

The intention of the human heart is deep water, but the intelligent draw it forth.

Cross References

Psalm 64:6

They resolve on their wicked plan; they conspire to set snares; they say: “Who will see us?”

Proverbs 18:4

The words of one’s mouth are deep waters, the spring of wisdom, a running brook.

Proverbs 20:4

In seedtime sluggards do not plow; when they look for the harvest, it is not there.

Proverbs 20:6

Many say, “My loyal friend,” but who can find someone worthy of trust?

1 Corinthians 2:11

Among human beings, who knows what pertains to a person except the spirit of the person that is within? Similarly, no one knows what pertains to God except the Spirit of God.