Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 20 of Proverbs. Wine and strong drink are described as capable of producing mockery and conflict when they dominate a person. Sobriety is associated with prudence and self-control. A ruler who sits in judgment separates evil from good with his eyes, showing that authority requires discernment. The image of the king also introduces the responsibility of investigating before issuing judgment.
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Der Rat im Herzen eines Mannes ist wie tiefe Wasser; aber ein Verständiger kann's merken, was er meint.
Como aguas profundas es el consejo en el corazón del hombre: Mas el hombre entendido lo alcanzará.
Les desseins dans le coeur de l'homme sont des eaux profondes, Mais l'homme intelligent sait y puiser.
Il consiglio nel cuor dell’uomo è un’acqua profonda; E l’uomo intendente l’attignerà
Como as águas profundas é o conselho no coração do homem; mas o homem de inteligência o trará para fora.
人心中的籌算如同深水, 惟聰明人才能汲引出來。
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