Proverbs 16:20 “Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who tru…”

Proverbs 16:20

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“handleth”

Proverbs 19:8 Proverbs 8:35 Proverbs 24:3–5 Daniel 1:19–21 Matthew 10:16 Proverbs 13:15

Proverbs 19:8 · BSB

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

Proverbs 8:35 · BSB

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.

Proverbs 24:3–5 · BSB

By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;

Daniel 1:19–21 · BSB

And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service.

Matthew 10:16 · BSB

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Proverbs 13:15 · BSB

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

“whoso”

Psalm 2:12 Isaiah 30:18 Psalm 34:8 Psalm 146:5 Daniel 6:23 Psalm 125:1

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 30:18 · BSB

Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Psalm 34:8 · BSB

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Psalm 146:5 · BSB

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Daniel 6:23 · BSB

The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no wounds whatsoever were found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

Psalm 125:1 · BSB

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Read Proverbs 16