Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD. New Living Translation Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful. English Standard Version Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. King James Bible He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. New King James Version He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. New American Standard Bible One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the LORD. NASB 1995 He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. NASB 1977 He who gives attention to the word shall find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible He who considers the word will find good, And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the LORD will be happy. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the LORD will be happy. American Standard Version He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he. Contemporary English Version If you know what you're doing, you will prosper. God blesses everyone who trusts him. English Revised Version He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever gives attention to the LORD's word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the LORD. Good News Translation Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the LORD and you will be happy. International Standard Version Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed. Majority Standard Bible Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe wise in any matter finds good, "" And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness. Young's Literal Translation The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness. Smith's Literal Translation He understanding in the word shall find good: and he trusting in Jehovah, he being happy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed. Catholic Public Domain Version The learned in word shall find good things. And whoever hopes in the Lord is blessed. New American Bible Whoever ponders a matter will be successful; happy the one who trusts in the LORD! New Revised Standard Version Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who understands a command shall find good; who trusts in the LORD, happy is he! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that understands the word finds good, and he that trusts upon LORD JEHOVAH is blessed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. Brenton Septuagint Translation He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.… Cross References Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Isaiah 30:18 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. John 13:17 If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Psalm 84:12 O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Psalm 112:1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” Deuteronomy 28:2 And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: Treasury of Scripture He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. handleth Proverbs 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. whoso Proverbs 22:19,20 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee… 1 Chronicles 5:20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him. Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Jump to Previous Attention Blessed Confideth Find Findeth Finds Gives Good Handleth Happiness Happy Heed Heeds Instruction Law Matter Prosper Prosperity Prospers Right Trusteth Trusting Trusts Wise Wisely WordJump to Next Attention Blessed Confideth Find Findeth Finds Gives Good Handleth Happiness Happy Heed Heeds Instruction Law Matter Prosper Prosperity Prospers Right Trusteth Trusting Trusts Wise Wisely WordProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartWhoever heeds instruction will find success This phrase emphasizes the importance of listening to and following wise counsel. In the biblical context, "instruction" often refers to the teachings of the wise, the Law, or divine guidance. The Hebrew word for "instruction" can also mean discipline or correction, suggesting that success comes from a willingness to be corrected and to learn. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that wisdom and understanding are foundational to a prosperous life (Proverbs 3:13-18). The concept of success here is not merely material but encompasses a holistic sense of well-being and fulfillment. The idea of heeding instruction is echoed in other scriptures, such as Proverbs 1:7, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. This phrase also connects to the cultural context of ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was highly valued and seen as a guide for righteous living. and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs offer practical guidance for living a life that honors God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His people. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context in which the Proverbs were written, where wisdom literature was highly valued for teaching moral and ethical living. Teaching Points Heeding InstructionEmphasize the importance of listening to and applying godly wisdom in our lives. This involves being teachable and open to correction. Trusting in the LORD Highlight the necessity of placing our trust in God rather than in our own understanding or worldly wisdom. Trusting in the LORD brings peace and assurance. Success Defined by God Discuss how biblical success is not measured by worldly standards but by faithfulness to God's instructions and commands. Blessings of Obedience Explore how obedience to God's word leads to spiritual blessings and fulfillment, even if not always material prosperity. Practical Wisdom Encourage the application of biblical principles in everyday decisions, relationships, and challenges, seeking God's guidance in all things.(20) He that handleth a matter wisely.--Or, perhaps, he that attendeth to the word of God. (Comp. Proverbs 13:13.)Verse 20. - He that handleth a matter wisely. Dabar, translated "matter," is better rendered "word," as in Proverbs 13:13, with which passage the present is in contrast. Thus Revised Version, he that giveth heed unto the word. Shall find good; Vulgate, eruditus in verbo reperiet bona. The "Word" is the Law of God; he who attends to this shall prosper. The rendering of the Authorized Version is supported by the Septuagint, "The man prudent in affairs is a finder of good things;" he attends to his business, and thinks out the best mode of accomplishing his plans, and therefore succeeds in a worldly sense (comp. Proverbs 17:20). Whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he; or, hail to him, as in Proverbs 14:21. To heed the Word and to trust in the Lord are correlative things; handling a matter wisely can hardly belong to the same category. The Septuagint contrasts the worldly success of one who manages business wisely and discreetly with the blessedness of him who, when he has done all, commits his cause to God and trusts wholly to him: "He who hath trusted in the Lord is blessed (μακαριστός)." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoever heedsמַשְׂכִּ֣יל (maś·kîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent instruction דָּ֭בָר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause will find יִמְצָא־ (yim·ṣā-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present success, ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and blessed אַשְׁרָֽיו׃ (’aš·rāw) Interjection | third person masculine singular Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! is he who trusts וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ (ū·ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in the LORD. בַּיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Proverbs 16:20 NIVProverbs 16:20 NLT Proverbs 16:20 ESV Proverbs 16:20 NASB Proverbs 16:20 KJV Proverbs 16:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:20 French Bible Proverbs 16:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity (Prov. 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