Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Cross-reference
In Proverbs 8:35, finding wisdom brings life and favor — the same 'good' promised to those who trust the Lord in Proverbs 16:20.
In Proverbs 13:15, good sense wins favor — directly parallel to how giving thought to the word discovers good.
In Proverbs 19:8, 'whoever keeps understanding will discover good' — an almost identical promise to Proverbs 16:20's 'gives thought to the word will discover good'.
In Proverbs 22:19, trust in the Lord is the explicit goal—directly parallel to the blessing on trust in Proverbs 16:20.
Proverbs 29:25 reinforces that trusting the LORD brings safety, contrasting fear of man as a snare — the same promise of blessing for trust.
Daniel 6:23 shows Daniel's trust in God resulting in rescue from lions, a narrative example of the blessing.
Daniel 3:28 recounts how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted God and were delivered, exemplifying the principle.
In Daniel 1:19-21, Daniel's trust in God brings success and favor, directly illustrating the blessedness promised in Proverbs 16:20.
Jeremiah 17:8 expands the blessing of trust with imagery of a fruitful tree, illustrating steadfast reliance.
Jeremiah 17:7 directly states 'blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,' mirroring Proverbs 16:20 exactly.
Isaiah 26:4 commands trusting the Lord forever as the eternal Rock, reinforcing the same theme of trust.
Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to those with steadfast minds, directly echoing the blessing of trusting the Lord.
In Psalm 125:1, those who trust in the Lord are unmovable—a vivid picture of the stability promised in Proverbs 16:20.
In Psalm 34:8, taking refuge in God is blessed—directly echoing Proverbs 16:20's promise for those who trust.
In Psalm 2:12, taking refuge in the Lord brings blessing—the same 'blessed' formula used in Proverbs 16:20 for trust.
In 1 Chronicles 5:20, trust in God leads to victory—a historical example of the blessed outcome promised in Proverbs 16:20.
In Genesis 41:38-40, Joseph's wisdom from trusting God leads to exaltation—a narrative example of the principle in Proverbs 16:20.