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Proverbs 20:5–6

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
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From verse 5

  1. 1 Corinthians 2:11Rank 1 from verse 5
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    11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

  2. Proverbs 18:4Rank 2 from verse 5
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    4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

  3. Psalms 64:6Rank 3 from verse 5
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    6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

From verse 6

  1. Psalms 12:1Rank 1 from verse 6
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    1HELP, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

  2. Matthew 6:2Rank 2 from verse 6
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    2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

  3. Luke 18:8Rank 3 from verse 6
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    8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

  4. Luke 22:33Rank 4 from verse 6
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    33And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

  5. Proverbs 27:2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    2Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

  6. Luke 18:11Rank 6 from verse 6
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    11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

  7. Proverbs 25:14Rank 7 from verse 6
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    14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

  8. Jeremiah 5:1Rank 8 from verse 6
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    1RUN ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.

  9. Micah 7:2Rank 9 from verse 6
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    2The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net.

  10. 2 Corinthians 12:11Rank 10 from verse 6
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    11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

  11. Ecclesiastes 7:28Rank 11 from verse 6
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    28Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.

  12. John 1:47Rank 12 from verse 6
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    47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

  13. Luke 18:28Rank 13 from verse 6
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    28Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

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Proverbs 20:5

COMBINED MEANING

counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

deep

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Sense 1: Great in depth, or a place far beneath the surface. Sense 2: The sea, an abyss of waters, or deep waters. Sense 3: Profound, hidden, or difficult to reach or understand.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

water

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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

draw

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1. To pull or drag. 2. To bring, lead, or attract. 3. To take out or extract. 4. To make a line.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 20:6

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

find

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To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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20:4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

20:5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

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20:7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

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