Parallel Verses
Amplified
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.
New American Standard Bible
But a man of understanding draws it out.
King James Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Holman Bible
but a man of understanding draws it out.
International Standard Version
The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.
A Conservative Version
Purpose in the heart of man is deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
American Standard Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Bible in Basic English
The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.
Darby Translation
Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.
Julia Smith Translation
Deep waters are counsel in the heart of man; and a man of understanding will draw it out
King James 2000
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Deep waters [are like] purpose in the heart of a man, and a man of understanding will draw it out.
Modern King James verseion
Wisdom in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wise counsel in the heart of man is like a water in the deep of the earth; but he that hath understanding bringeth it forth.
NET Bible
Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
New Heart English Bible
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
The Emphasized Bible
Deep water, is counsel in a man's heart, but, a man of understanding, will draw it out.
Webster
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
World English Bible
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Youngs Literal Translation
Counsel in the heart of a man is deep water, And a man of understanding draweth it up.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:5
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Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
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The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives;
So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].
A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness,
But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?
Cross References
Psalm 64:6
They devise acts of injustice, saying,
“We are ready with a well-conceived plan.”
For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep (mysterious, unsearchable).
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom];
The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].
1 Corinthians 2:11
For what person knows the thoughts and motives of a man except the man’s spirit within him? So also no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.