20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,

and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

21 The wise in heart are called discerning,

and gracious words promote instruction.

20 Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,

and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

21 The wise of heart is called discerning,

and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:

And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;

those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

21 The wise are known for their understanding,

and pleasant words are persuasive.

20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,

And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,

And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

20 Whoever listens to what is taught will succeed,

and whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.

21 The wise are known for their understanding.

Their pleasant words make them better teachers.

20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good;

And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent;

And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

20 He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

20 Whoever gives attention to the Lord’s word prospers, 

and blessed is the person who trusts the Lord. 

21 The person who is truly wise is called understanding, 

and speaking sweetly helps others learn. 

20 The one who understands a matter finds success,

and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,

and pleasant speech increases learning.

20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,

and happy are those who trust in the Lord.

21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,

and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,

and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.

21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,

but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.

20 If anyone pays attention to what he is taught, he will succeed.

Blessed is the person who puts his trust in the Lord.

21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.

Pleasant words make people want to learn more.