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20 Whoever gives careful consideration to a matter[a] will succeed,
and the person who trusts the Lord will be blessed.

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or to a word or to God’s word

20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
    and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.

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20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
    and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good

25 A greedy person stirs up strife,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

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25 The greedy person[a] will stir up strife,
    but he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.

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  1. Proverbs 28:25 Literally “wide soul”

25 The greedy stir up conflict,(A)
    but those who trust in the Lord(B) will prosper.

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25 Being afraid of a man sets a trap,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.

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25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
    but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.

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25 Fear(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(B) is kept safe.(C)

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