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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 20:5 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૦:૫
અક્કલ માણસના મનમાં ઊંડા પાણી જેવી છે; પણ સમજણો માણસ તેને બહાર કાઢી લાવશે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २०:५
मनुष्य के मन की युक्ति अथाह तो है, तो भी समझवाला मनुष्य उसको निकाल लेता है।

In context

3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

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

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

6Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

7A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

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