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20 Whoever gives thought to the worda1will discover good, and blessed is he 2who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech 3increases persuasiveness.
22 Good sense is 4a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 5The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 6Gracious words are like 7a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and 8health to the body.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.b
26 A worker's appetite works for him; his 9mouth urges him on.
27 10A worthless man plots evil, and his speechc is like 11a scorching fire.
28 12A dishonest man spreads strife, and 13a whisperer 14separates close friends.
29 A man of violence 15entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
30 Whoever winks his eyes plansd16dishonest things; he who 17purses his lips brings evil to pass.
31 18Gray hair is 19a crown of glory; it 20is gained in a righteous life.
32 21Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 22The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is 23from the LORD.

Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA

Provérbios 16:20 O que atenta prudentemente para a palavra prosperará; e feliz é aquele que confia no Senhor.

King James Version KJV

Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

New King James Version NKJV

Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

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Provérbios 16:20 Quem examina cada questão com cuidado prospera,e feliz é aquele que confia no SENHOR.

Proverbs 16:20-33 ESV
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