Proverbs 16:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 16:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 16:20 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 16:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 16:20 — World English Bible

Proverbs 16:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 16:20 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 16:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 16:20 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 16:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 16:20 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 16:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.”

Proverbs 16:20 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 16:20 in Context — Proverbs 16

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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What Does Proverbs 16:20 Mean?

Proverbs 16:20 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 16. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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