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Proverbs 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:20 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

    ASV

  • He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

    BBE

  • He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

    DBY

  • He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

    WEB

  • The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

    YLT

  • He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

    ENG

  • He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

    WBT

  • Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

    BSB

In context

18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

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