Proverbs 20:5 meaning and explanation

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Proverbs 20:5, Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 20:5 is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, observing how hidden human motives are. A person's intentions are like deep waters, unseen and hard to reach.

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