Proverbs 20:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”Proverbs 20:5
What Does Proverbs 20:5 Mean?
Proverbs 20:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:4“The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.”1 Corinthians 2:11“For 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.”Psalms 64:6“They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.”Romans 8:39“Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”1 Samuel 20:12“And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;”Ezra 8:16“Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.”
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