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 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
    those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

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23 A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips

23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
    the words of the wise are persuasive.

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