Bible verse

Proverbs 16:20

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

Proverbs 16:20 · BSB

Proverbs 16:20 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.

16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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

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

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

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Read all of Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16:20 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

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