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Proverbs 16:20
He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
Proverbs 16:20 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 16:20 in other translations
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
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In context
17 The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.
19 Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.
20 He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.
22 Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.
23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.
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