Berean Standard Bible
“The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.”
Proverbs 20 collects sayings about kings, justice, honesty and self-knowledge. The writer often notes how hard it is to see what lies beneath the surface.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
World English Bible (WEB)
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
King James Version (KJV)
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Counsel in the heart of man is [like] deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Como aguas profundas es el consejo en el corazón del hombre: mas el hombre entendido lo alcanzará.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Los pensamientos secretos son como aguas profundas; el que es inteligente los conocerá.
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