Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
International Standard Version
Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.
A Conservative Version
He who gives heed to the word shall find good, and whoever trusts in LORD, happy is he.
American Standard Version
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Amplified
He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.
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.
Darby Translation
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Julia Smith Translation
He understanding in the word shall find good: and he trusting in Jehovah, he being happy.
King James 2000
He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness, and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Modern King James verseion
He who handles a matter wisely shall find good, and whoever trusts in Jehovah, happy is he.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD.
NET Bible
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
Webster
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
World English Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Youngs Literal Translation
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
Themes
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
19
than to divide plunder with the proud.
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
and pleasant speech
Names
Cross References
Psalm 2:12
and you will perish in your rebellion,
for His
All those who take refuge in Him
Proverbs 19:8
one who safeguards understanding finds success.
Psalm 34:8
How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Genesis 41:38-40
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit
1 Chronicles 5:20
They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them.
Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents.
It cannot be shaken; it remains forever.
Psalm 146:5
whose hope is in the Lord his God,
Proverbs 8:35
and obtains favor from the Lord,
Proverbs 13:15
but the way of the treacherous never changes.
Proverbs 17:2
and share an inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 22:19-20
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.
Proverbs 24:3-5
and it is established by understanding;
Isaiah 26:3-4
in perfect peace,
for it is trusting in You.
Isaiah 30:18
and is rising up to show you compassion,
for the Lord is a just God.
All who wait patiently for Him are happy.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed.
Daniel 1:19-21
The king interviewed them, and among all of them, no one was found equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Daniel 3:28
Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, “Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent His angel
Daniel 6:23
The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was taken out of the den, uninjured, for he trusted in his God.
Matthew 10:16
Ephesians 1:12-13
so that we who had already put our hope