Holy Scripture

Proverbs 16:20

A church father on this verse
“Instructed in the word he will find good, etc. Not only will he who is instructed for preaching the word of the Lord find good with Him, but also he who has learned to place his hope in the Lord, even if he is not fit to preach to others, will share in the same God's blessedness.”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

20He who is skillful in business finds good: But he that trusts in God is most blessed.

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In context

18Pride goes before destruction, And folly before a fall.

19Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, Than one who divides spoils with the proud.

— Proverbs 16:20 —

21Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; But the instruction of fools is evil.

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