20The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.


In Context

17 A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

18 Before destruction is pride, And before stumbling — a haughty spirit.'

19 Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

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

21 To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

22 A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

Proverbs 16:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:20Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord .

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:20The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:20He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:20He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.