Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Counsel in the heart of man is `like' deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Counsel in the heart of a man `is' deep water, And a man of understanding draweth it up.