Proverbs 16:20

New International Reader's Version

If anyone pays attention to what they’re taught, they will succeed. Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 5:20

God helped his people fight against the Hagrites and all who were helping them. He handed over all those enemies to his people. That’s because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him.

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion. They will always be secure. They will last forever.

Psalm 146:5

Blessed are those who depend on the God of Jacob for help. Blessed are those who put their hope in the Lord their God.

Psalm 2:12

Obey the son completely, or he will be angry. Your way of life will lead to your death. His anger can blaze out at any moment. Blessed are all those who go to him for safety.

Psalm 32:10

Sinful people have all kinds of trouble. But the Lord’s faithful love is all around those who trust in him.

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the person who goes to him for safety.

Proverbs 13:13

Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later. But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:15

Good judgment wins favor. But the way of liars leads to their ruin.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over a shameful child. He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.

Proverbs 19:8

Anyone who gets wisdom loves life. Anyone who values understanding will soon succeed.

Proverbs 8:35

Those who find me find life. They receive blessing from the Lord.

Isaiah 30:18

But the Lord wants to have mercy on you. So he will rise up to give you his tender love. The Lord is a God who is always fair. Blessed are all those who wait for him to act!

Daniel 3:28

Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “May the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be praised! He has sent his angel and saved his servants. They trusted in him. They refused to obey my command. They were willing to give up their lives. They would rather die than serve or worship any god except their own God.

Daniel 6:23

The king was filled with joy. He ordered his servants to lift Daniel out of the den. So they did. They didn’t see any wounds on him. That’s because he had trusted in his God.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.