NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Counsel`etsah (ay-tsaw') advice; by implication, plan; also prudence -- advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or), purpose. in the heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect of man 'iysh (eesh) a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) is like deep `amoq (aw-moke') deep -- (exceeding) deep (thing). water mayim (mah'-yim) water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen -- + piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring). but a man 'iysh (eesh) a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) of understanding tabuwn (taw-boon') intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice -- discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom. will draw it out dalah (daw-law') to dangle, i.e. to let down a bucket (for drawing out water); figuratively, to deliver -- draw (out), enough, lift up. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out. King James Bible Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. Holman Christian Standard Bible Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; 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. NET Bible Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The word in the heart of the King is deep, and a wise man will draw it out. GOD'S WORD® Translation A motive in the human heart is like deep water, and a person who has understanding draws it out. King James 2000 Bible Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. Links Proverbs 20:5Proverbs 20:5 NIV Proverbs 20:5 NLT Proverbs 20:5 ESV Proverbs 20:5 NASB Proverbs 20:5 KJV |
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