Proverbs 16:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:20 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. handleth...: or, understa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:20 — KJV
“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)
Proverbs 16:20 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:20
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:20: find, good, whoso
“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:20: find, whoso, lord
“For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:20: find, good, lord
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:20: matter, good, lord
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:20: good, trusteth, lord
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