💡WEB · Proverbs 20:5
What does Proverbs 20:5 mean?
"Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out."
— Proverbs 20:5 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
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