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The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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American Standard Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
Christian Standard Bible
Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water; but a person 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.
New American Standard Bible
A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water, But a person of understanding draws it out.
New International Version
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
New King James Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out.
New Living Translation
Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with 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.