Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Holman Bible
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
International Standard Version
Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.
A Conservative Version
He who gives heed to the word shall find good, and whoever trusts in LORD, happy is he.
American Standard Version
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Amplified
He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
Darby Translation
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Julia Smith Translation
He understanding in the word shall find good: and he trusting in Jehovah, he being happy.
King James 2000
He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness, and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Modern King James verseion
He who handles a matter wisely shall find good, and whoever trusts in Jehovah, happy is he.
NET Bible
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
Webster
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
World English Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Youngs Literal Translation
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
Themes
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
19 Better it is to be of humble mind with the lowly, than to divide the spoils with the proud. 20 He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD. 21 Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.
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Cross References
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way. For his wrath shall be kindled shortly: blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Proverbs 19:8
He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.
Psalm 34:8
O taste and see how friendly the LORD is; blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Genesis 41:38-40
Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, "Where shall we find such a man as this is, that hath the spirit of God in him?"
1 Chronicles 5:20
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hands with all that were with the Hagrites. For they cried to God in their battle, and he heard them, because they trusted to him.
Psalm 125:1
{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.
Psalm 146:5
Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, and whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me, findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding giveth favour; but hard is the way of the despisers.
Proverbs 17:2
A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.
Proverbs 22:19-20
that thou mayest always put thy trust in the LORD.
Proverbs 24:3-5
Through wisdom a house shall be builded, and with understanding it shall be set up.
Isaiah 26:3-4
And thou, which art the doer and hast the matter in hand: shall provide for peace, even the peace that men hope for in thee.
Isaiah 30:18
Yet standeth the LORD waiting, that he may have mercy upon you, and lifteth himself up, that he may receive you to grace. For the LORD God is righteous. Happy are all they that wait for him.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
O Blessed is the man that putteth his trust in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is himself.
Daniel 1:19-21
and the king communed with them. But among them all were found none such as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Daniel 3:28
Then spake Nebuchadnezzar, and said, "Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: which hath sent his angel, and defended his servants that put their trust in him: that have altered the king's commandment, and jeopardized their bodies thereupon, rather than they would serve or worship any other god except their own God only.
Daniel 6:23
Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded to take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was brought out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him; For he put his trust in his God.
Matthew 10:16
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep among wolves: Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
Ephesians 1:12-13
that we should be unto the praise of his glory, which before believed in Christ.