Proverbs 16:20
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
In context
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. 22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. 23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:20 in the KJV
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:20 in the ESV
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.