Proverbs 20:4-6

English Standard Version

⁴^(A)The sluggard does not plow in the autumn;
    ^(B)he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
⁵The purpose in a man's heart is like ^(C)deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.
⁶Many a man ^(D)proclaims his own steadfast love,
    but ^(E)a faithful man who can find?

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Proverbs 20:4-6

New International Version

⁴Sluggards^(A) do not plow in season;
so at harvest time they look but find nothing.^(B)

⁵The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,^(C)
but one who has insight draws them out.

⁶Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?^(D)

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