Home›Bible›Proverbs›Proverbs 20›Proverbs 20:5
Proverbs 20:5 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 20 · verse 5 · King James Version
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.Proverbs 20:5 · King James Version
Proverbs 20:5 in context
3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- understandingtâbûwnintelligenceH8394 →
- CounselʻêtsâhadviceH6098 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- watermayimwaterH4325 →
- deepʻâmôqdeepH6013 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.