Proverbs 16:20

The Message

It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.

Cross References

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in God are like Zion Mountain: Nothing can move it, a rock-solid mountain you can always depend on. Mountains encircle Jerusalem, and God encircles his people— always has and always will. The fist of the wicked will never violate What is due the righteous, provoking wrongful violence. Be good to your good people, God, to those whose hearts are right! God will round up the backsliders, corral them with the incorrigibles. Peace over Israel!

Psalm 32:10

God-defiers are always in trouble; God-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around.

Psalm 34:8

Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.

Proverbs 13:13

Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God’s commands and grow rich.

Proverbs 13:15

Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.

Proverbs 19:8

Grow a wise heart—you’ll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head—you’ll find a good life.

Isaiah 30:18

But God’s not finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right—everything. Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones.

Daniel 3:28

Nebuchadnezzar said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and rescued his servants who trusted in him! They ignored the king’s orders and laid their bodies on the line rather than serve or worship any god but their own.

Daniel 6:23

When the king heard these words, he was happy. He ordered Daniel taken up out of the den. When he was hauled up, there wasn’t a scratch on him. He had trusted his God.

Matthew 10:16

“Stay alert. This is hazardous work I’m assigning you. You’re going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don’t call attention to yourselves. Be as shrewd as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.