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 thought to the word[a] (A)will discover good,
    and blessed is he (B)who trusts in the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter

23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
it adds learning to his speech.[a](A)

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  1. 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips

23 (A)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
    and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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