Proverbs 16:20 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Whoever gives attention to the LORD's word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the LORD.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Proverbs 16:20 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 2:12 Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

Psalm 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Proverbs 19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.

Jeremiah 17:7 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

16:20 Good - He who orders his affairs with discretion.

MHC:

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.

CONC:

Attention Blessed Confideth Faith Findeth Finds Gives Giveth Handleth Happiness Happy Heed Heeds Instruction Law Matter O Prosper Prosperity Prospers Puts Trusteth Trusting Trusts Wise Wisely

Attention Blessed Confideth Find Findeth Finds Gives Good Handleth Happiness Happy Heed Heeds Instruction Law Matter Prosper Prosperity Prospers Right Trusteth Trusting Trusts Wise Wisely Word

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