Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
King James Version
In Context
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalms 125:1They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Proverbs 8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 13:15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: 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 →