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

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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

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

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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