Proverbs 16:20
He who giveth heed to the word shall find good; And he who trusteth in the LORD, happy is he!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
In Context
19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to share the spoil with the proud.
21The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Cross References
Psalms 2:12Kiss the son, lest He be angry, and ye perish in your way; For soon shall his wrath be kindled. Happy are all they who seek refuge in him.
Psalms 125:1“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” They who trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, which standeth for ever.
Proverbs 8:35For he that findeth me findeth life, And obtaineth favor from the LORD;
Proverbs 13:15A good understanding winneth favor; But the way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth himself; He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:20
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. This is a paradox which the children of this world cannot understand and will not subscribe to, that it is better to be poor and humble than to be rich and proud. 1. Those that divide the spoil are commonly proud; they value themselves and despise others, and their mind rises with their condition; those therefore that are rich in this world have need to be charged that they be not high-minded, 1 Tim. vi. 17 . Those… Read the whole commentary →