World English Bible
Proverbs 20:5
“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 20
3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
7
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.