Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:20
American Standard Version
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Amplified® Bible
He who deals wisely {and} heeds [God's] word {and} counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, {and} is confident in the Lord--happy, blessed, {and} fortunate is he.
Contemporary English Version
If you know what you're doing, you will prosper. God blesses everyone who trusts him.
Darby English Version
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Good News Bible
Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the LORD and you will be happy.
King James Version
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
New American Standard Bible
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
New International Version
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
New King James Version
He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessings will come to he who trusts in the LORD.
Revised Standard Version
He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
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