Proverbs · Chapter 20 King James Version

Proverbs 20:5

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The Scripture

(5) Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter the king of Israel is warned against the folly of the wicked, who boast of their strength but lack true wisdom, and the passage contrasts the fleeting nature of power with the lasting value of prudence. The passage also reflects on the consequences of pride and the importance of humility, urging listeners to seek knowledge rather than rely on empty boasts.

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Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 18:4Psalms 64:6I Corinthians 2:11

Related verses (shared words)

II Samuel 17:14