Proverbs 16:20

New English Translation

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 5:20

They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.

Psalm 146:5

How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,

Psalm 2:12

Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

Psalm 32:10

An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the onewho takes shelter in him!

Proverbs 13:13

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:15

Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.

Proverbs 17:2

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

Proverbs 19:8

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

Proverbs 8:35

For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.

Isaiah 30:18

For this reason the Lord is ready to show you mercy; he sits on his throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the Lord is a just God; all who wait for him in faith will be blessed.

Daniel 3:28

Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, “Praised be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent forth his angel and has rescued his servants who trusted in him, ignoring the edict of the king and giving up their bodies rather than serve or pay homage to any god other than their God!

Daniel 6:23

Then the king was delighted and gave an order to haul Daniel up from the den. So Daniel was hauled up out of the den. He had no injury of any kind, because he had trusted in his God.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.