King James Bible
KJVHe that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
World English Bible
WEBHe who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
King James Bible
KJVHe that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
World English Bible
WEBHe who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.