Proverbs 16:20
King James Version (KJV)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
In context
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Proverbs 16:20 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.