Verse 5
Proverbs 20:5
Free Bible Version
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Discovering what someone is planning in their mind is like looking at deep water, but a person who has understanding will find out.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מַ֣יִם עֲ֭מֻקִּים עֵצָ֣ה בְ/לֶב אִ֑ישׁ וְ/אִ֖ישׁ תְּבוּנָ֣ה יִדְלֶֽ/נָּה
English Translation
Deep waters are counsel in the heart of a man, and a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Chapter 20 Context
1
Wine turns you into a mocker, alcohol makes you aggressive; you're stupid to be deceived by drink.
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2
When a king gets terribly angry, he sounds like a roaring lion; anyone who makes him furious is liab...
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3
Avoiding conflict is the proper thing to do, but stupid people are quick to argue.
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4
Slackers don't sow when they should, so when harvest comes they don't have anything.
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5
Discovering what someone is planning in their mind is like looking at deep water, but a person who h...
6
Many people tell you they're loyal, but can you find someone really trustworthy?
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7
Good people live honestly; how happy are their children if they follow them.
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8
Who can claim, “I've made sure my conscience is clean; I've purified myself from sin”?
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9
Even children reveal what they're like by what they do, whether their actions are good and right.
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10
If you love sleeping you'll become poor. Wake up and get busy, and you'll have plenty to eat.
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11
“It's really rubbish,” says the one buying, but afterwards goes and boasts to others about making a...
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12
There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
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13
If someone guarantees a stranger's debt with their cloak, be sure to take it! Make sure you have wha...
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14
Food you get by cheating may taste sweet, but afterwards it will be like a mouthful of gravel.
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15
With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.
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16
A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.
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17
Don't say, “I'll get you back for doing me wrong.” Leave it to the Lord, and he'll help you.
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18
The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
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19
The Lord shows us the way to go, so how would we decide for ourselves?
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20
The Lord's light shines on the conscience, revealing our deepest thoughts.
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21
Trustworthy love and faithfulness keep a king safe; trustworthy love supports his rule.
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22
Young men value their strength, but the old value even more the wisdom that comes with gray hair.
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23
Wounds and blows clean away what's evil; beatings clean what's deep down inside.
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