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Proverbs 16:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 16:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. handleth: or, understandeth a matter”
Proverbs 16:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 16:20
Handling matters wisely finds good, but trusting the LORD brings blessedness. This distinguishes prudence from faith—both are necessary, but blessing flows ultimately from dependence on God, not mere competence. Happy is the one whose trust rests in the LORD, not personal wisdom.
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Cross-References for Proverbs 16:20
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“and whose trust Yahweh is.”
“Kiss the son}”
“that he may be gracious to you; and therefore he will be exalted”
“because he trusts in you.”
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”
“whose hope is in Yahweh”
“Blessed be the God of Shadrach”
“and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den”
“Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”