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Proverbs 16:19-21 in English

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Proverbs 16:19-21 in American Standard Version (1901)

19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

19 Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.
20 He who is skilful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.
21 Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
Proverbs 16 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 16:19-21 in King James Version + Apocrypha

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 16:19-21 in King James (Authorized) Version

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 16:19-21 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

19 Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.
20 He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.
21 Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
Proverbs 16 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 16:19-21 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
PROVERBS 16 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Translation for Translators

19 It is better to be humble and poor than to associate with proud people and to become rich by dividing with them ◄plunder/goods captured in a battle►.
20 Those who heed good teaching/instruction will prosper; happy are those who trust in Yahweh.
21 People say that those who are wise learn what is right/good behavior, and those who talk pleasantly are able to influence others to do what is right.
Proverbs 16 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 16:19-21 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

19 Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.
20 He who is skilful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.
21 Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
Proverbs 16 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World English Bible (Catholic)

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Bible in Basic English

19 Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
20 He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
21 The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
Proverbs 16 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Darby Translation

19 Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Douay-Rheims 1899

19 It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
20 The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
Proverbs 16 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Free Bible Version

19 Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
20 If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.
21 If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.
Proverbs 16 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Geneva Bible 1599

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.
Proverbs 16 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 16:19-21 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 16:19-21 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

19 Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.
20 He that reflecteth on a matter wisely will find happiness; and whoso trusteth in the Lord—happiness attend him!
21 The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth information.
Proverbs 16 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

19 Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, Than one who divides spoils with the proud.
20 He who is skillful in business finds good: But he that trusts in God is most blessed.
21 Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
Proverbs 16 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 16:19-21 in George Noyes Bible

19 Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to share the spoil with the proud.
20 He who giveth heed to the word shall find good; And he who trusteth in the LORD, happy is he!
21 The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 16:19-21 in One Unity Resource Bible

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Adonai is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs [Sayings] 16 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Unlocked Literal Bible

19 It is better to be humble among poor people than to divide the spoil with proud people.
20 Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good, and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed.
21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach.
Proverbs 16 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World English Bible

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World English Bible British Edition

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Noah Webster Bible

19 Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World Messianic Bible

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 16:19-21 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

19 It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men.
20 A learned man in word shall find goods; and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.
21 He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things.

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

19 It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men. (It is better to be made poor with the humble, than to part spoils with the proud.)
20 A learned man in word shall find goods (or A person learned in understanding shall obtain good things); and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.
21 He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things. (He who is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he who useth sweet, or pleasant, speech, shall increase his knowledge or shall help others to learn.)

Proverbs 16:19-21 in Young's Literal Translation

19 Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
20 The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
21 To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.