Proverbs 16:20-22

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁰The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.

²²Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.

Proverbs 16:20-22

New International Version

²⁰Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,^[a]^(A)
and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.^(B)

²¹The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction.^[b]^(C)

²²Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,^(D)
but folly brings punishment to fools.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)