Proverbs 20:5

The Scriptures 1998

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it up.

Cross References

Psalm 64:6

They search out unrighteousnesses, “We have perfected a well searched out plan.” For the inward part of man, and heart, are deep.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.

Proverbs 20:4

The lazy one does not plough after the autumn; At harvest time he inquires – there is none!

Proverbs 20:6

Most men proclaim each his own kindness, But who finds a trustworthy man?

1 Corinthians 2:11

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man that is in him? So also, the thoughts of Elohim no one has known, except the Spirit of Elohim.