Proverbs 16:20
What does Proverbs 16:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 1:12
to the end that we should be unto the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
- Daniel 1:19
And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
- Psalms 125:1
They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
- Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
- Psalms 146:5
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:
- Psalms 34:8
Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.
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