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

20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
    and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(A)

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23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(A)
    and their lips promote instruction.[a](B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive

23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
    and adds persuasiveness to their lips.

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