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Selected Verse: Proverbs 16:20 - King James

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Pr 16:20 King James He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

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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).
 
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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.