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Proverbs 16:20-24 in English

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Proverbs 16:20-24 in American Standard Version (1901)

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.
22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.
23 The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.
24 Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
Proverbs 16 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 16:20-24 in King James Version + Apocrypha

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.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 16:20-24 in King James (Authorized) Version

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.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 16:20-24 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.
23 The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.
24 Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
Proverbs 16 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 16:20-24 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

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.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
PROVERBS 16 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Translation for Translators

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.
22 Being wise is like having a fountain that gives life MET, but foolish people are punished as a result of their acting foolishly.
23 Those who are wise think carefully before they talk, and as a result they are able to influence/persuade others to do what is right.
24 Kind words are like honey SIM: We enjoy them both, and both cause our bodies to be healthy/strong.
Proverbs 16 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 16:20-24 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.
23 The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.
24 Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
Proverbs 16 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World English Bible (Catholic)

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Bible in Basic English

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.
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
23 The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
24 Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Darby Translation

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.
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Douay-Rheims 1899

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.
22 Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
23 The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.
24 Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Free Bible Version

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.
22 If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.
23 A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.
24 Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Geneva Bible 1599

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.
24 Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 16:20-24 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 16:20-24 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: But the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

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.
22 Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.
24 Like the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; But the instruction of fools is evil.
23 The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; And on his lips he will wear knowledge.
24 Good words are honeycombs, And the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
Proverbs 16 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 16:20-24 in George Noyes Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that hath it. And the chastisement of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise man instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 16:20-24 in One Unity Resource Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs [Sayings] 16 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Unlocked Literal Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the instruction of fools is their foolishness.
23 The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World English Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World English Bible British Edition

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Noah Webster Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World Messianic Bible

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 16:20-24 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

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.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

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.
22 The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth; the teaching of fools is folly.
23 The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips.
24 Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul.

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

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.)
22 The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth (it); the teaching of fools is folly.
23 The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips. (The heart of a wise person shall teach his mouth; and his lips shall bring an increase of favour.)
24 Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul. (Kind words be like a honeycomb; sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.)

Proverbs 16:20-24 in Young's Literal Translation

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.
22 A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
24 Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.