20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)

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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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Footnotes

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

25 (A)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
(B)But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

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25 A greedy person stirs up conflict,(A)
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.(B)

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

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25 (A)The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be [a]safe.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high

25 The fear of mankind is a snare,(A)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:25 Lit raised high

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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