Proverbs
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.”
Proverbs 16:20
Proverbs 16:20 (KJV) speaks to trust, blessedness, and faith trust — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.”
Psalms 37:3
Common questions
What does Proverbs 16:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 16:20 reads: "He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he." The verse speaks to trust, blessedness, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 16:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he." is Proverbs 16:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 16:20?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 16:20 include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 112:7, and John 14:1. Reading them alongside Proverbs 16:20 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Proverbs 16:20?
Read Proverbs 16:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.