Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:20
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:20 Context
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 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. 23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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Other Translations
He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the Lord, happy is hee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
- Basic English Bible
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- Darby Bible
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
- Webster's Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
- World English Bible
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
- Basic English Bible
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- Darby Bible
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
- Webster's Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
- World English Bible
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:20
16:20 Good - He who orders his affairs with discretion.