Proverbs 16:20 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
| He that handleth a matter | מַשְׂכִּ֣יל | maśkîl | mahs-KEEL |
| wisely | עַל | ʿal | al |
| דָּ֭בָר | dābor | DA-vore | |
| shall find | יִמְצָא | yimṣāʾ | yeem-TSA |
| good: | ט֑וֹב | ṭôb | tove |
| and whoso trusteth | וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ | ûbôṭēaḥ | oo-voh-TAY-ak |
| in the Lord, | בַּיהוָ֣ה | bayhwâ | bai-VA |
| happy | אַשְׁרָֽיו׃ | ʾašrāyw | ash-RAIV |