Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:20

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

v.20This passage

v.21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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.