Proverbs 16:20
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good,.... That frames and composes his discourse well on any subject he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Good as it is to “handle a matter wisely,” it is far better to “trust in the Lord.” The former is really impossible…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Prudence gains men respect and success: He that handles a matter wisely (that is master of his trade and makes…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
He that handleth a matter wisely This rendering is relegated to the margin in R.V., and instead of it he that giveth…
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