Proverbs 20:5
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”
תָּבוּן
Understanding, insight, discernment. Tabuwn. His understanding is unsearchable. God sees what no human eye can see and understands what no human mind can grasp.
מַיִם
is water
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מַיִם
Waters. Mayim. God gathered the waters and called them seas. Jesus said rivers of living water will flow from within those who believe in Him.
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דָּלָה
he draws out/ it
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דָּלָה
properly, to dangle, i.e. to let down abucket (for drawing out water); figuratively, to deliver
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עֵצָה
a plan
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עֵצָה
advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
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עָמֹק
deep
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עָמֹק
deep (literally or figuratively)
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