Verse 20
Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
Other Translations
GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk
Den som er kyndig i en sak, finner det gode, og velsignet er den som stoler på Herren.
Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst
Den som handler viselig, finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, er lykkelig.
Norsk King James
Den som handler med visdom, skal finne godt; og den som stoler på Herren, er velsignet.
Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866
Den som forstår ordet, finner det gode, og salig er den som setter sin lit til Herren.
Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål
Den som er klok i tale, finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, er lykkelig.
Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611
Den som håndterer en sak med klokskap vil finne det gode; og den som stoler på Herren, han er lykkelig.
o3-mini KJV Norsk
Den som håndterer en sak klokt, vil finne vel; og den som stoler på Herren, er velsignet.
En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)
Den som håndterer en sak med klokskap vil finne det gode; og den som stoler på Herren, han er lykkelig.
Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst
Den som handler klokt finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, han er velsignet.
GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024
Den som tar lærdom av ord, finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, salig er han.
Original Norsk Bibel 1866
Hvo, som forstaaer sig paa Ordet, han skal finde Godt, og den, som forlader sig paa Herren, den er salig.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
KJV 1769 norsk
Den som handler klokt, finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, er lykkelig.
KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk
He who deals wisely in a matter will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Norsk oversettelse av Webster
Den som akter på ordet, finner lykke. Salig er den som stoler på Herren.
Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation
Den kloke finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, hvor lykkelig er han.
Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901
Den som lytter til ordet, finner det gode, og den som stoler på Herren, er lykkelig.
Norsk oversettelse av BBE
Den som gir akt på ordet, vil finne det gode; lykkelig er den som setter sin lit til Herren.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
He yt handleth a matter wysely, opteyneth good: & blessed is he, yt putteth his trust in ye LORDE.
Geneva Bible (1560)
He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
He that handleth a matter wisely obteyneth good: and blessed is he that putteth his trust in the Lorde.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
Webster's Bible (1833)
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
World English Bible (2000)
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
Referenced Verses
- Ps 2:12 : 12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your way, for His wrath can flare up quickly. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
- Prov 19:8 : 8 The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.
- Ps 34:8 : 8 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.
- Prov 13:15 : 15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the treacherous leads to ruin.
- Prov 17:2 : 2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
- Gen 41:38-40 : 38 Then Pharaoh said to his officials, 'Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the spirit of God?' 39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.' 40 'You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to submit to your commands. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.'
- 1 Chr 5:20 : 20 They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them because they cried out to God during the battle, and He answered their prayers since they trusted in Him.
- Ps 125:1 : 1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.
- Ps 146:5 : 5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God.
- Prov 8:35 : 35 For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD.
- Prov 22:19-20 : 19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have made them known to you today—even you. 20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge?
- Prov 24:3-5 : 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. 4 By knowledge the rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasant treasures. 5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
- Isa 26:3-4 : 3 You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is steadfast, because it trusts in You. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD Himself is the eternal Rock.
- Isa 30:18 : 18 Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
- Jer 17:7-8 : 7 Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. 8 They will be like a tree planted by water, stretching out its roots by a stream. It will not fear when heat comes, and its leaves remain green. It will not worry in a year of drought or cease to produce fruit.
- Dan 1:19-21 : 19 The king spoke with them, and among all of them, no one was found to be like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king's service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding that the king consulted them about, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom. 21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
- Dan 3:28 : 28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, defied the king’s command, and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
- Dan 6:23 : 23 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have committed no offense against you, O king.'
- Matt 10:16 : 16 Look, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
- Eph 1:12-13 : 12 so that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be to the praise of His glory. 13 In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,