Proverbs 16:20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the  Lord will be happy.

Cross References

Isaiah 30:18

Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the Lord is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.

Proverbs 19:8

The one who acquires good sense  loves himself; one who safeguards understanding finds success.

Matthew 10:16

‘Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Daniel 6:23

The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. When Daniel was brought up from the den, he was found to be unharmed, for he trusted in his God.

Daniel 3:28

Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, ‘Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel  , and rescued his servants who trusted in him.  They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

Proverbs 8:35

For the one who finds me finds life and obtains favour from the  Lord,

Proverbs 13:15

Good sense wins favour, but the way of the treacherous never changes.

1 Chronicles 5:20

They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them.  He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.

Proverbs 17:2

A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.

Proverbs 13:13

The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.