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Selected Verse: Proverbs 16:20 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Pr 16:20 |
King James |
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
handleth a matter--wisely considers "the word," that is, of God (compare Pro 13:13).
trusteth--(Compare Psa 2:12; Psa 118:8-9). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Good as it is to "handle a matter wisely," it is far better to "trust in the Lord." The former is really impossible except through the latter. |
The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
trusteth
(See Scofield) - (Psa 2:12). |
Commentary on the Old Testament, by Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch [1857-78] |
20 He that giveth heed to the word will find prosperity;
And he that trusteth in Jahve, blessed is he!
The "word" here is the word κατ ̓ ἐξ., the divine word, for משׂכּיל על־דּבר is the contrast of בּז לדבר, Pro 13:13, cf. Neh 8:13. טוב is meant, as in Pro 17:20, cf. Pro 13:21, Psa 23:6; to give heed to God's word is the way to true prosperity. But at last all depends on this, that one stand in personal fellowship with God by means of faith, which here, as at Pro 28:25; Pro 29:25, is designated after its specific mark as fiducia. The Mashal conclusion אשׁריו occurs, besides here, only at Pro 14:21; Pro 29:18. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Good - He who orders his affairs with discretion. |
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
13 And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.