Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:7

BSB
When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even the man's enemies live at peace with him.
AKJV
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
CPDV
When the ways of man will please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.
ERV
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
NHEB
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
SMT
The ways of a man being accepted of Jehovah also he will make his enemies friends with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 16:7

Whenaman'sH376Noun MasculinewaysH1870Noun MasculinepleaseH7521VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NamehemakethevenhisenemiesH341tobeatpeaceH7999Verbwithhim

Commentary for Proverbs 16:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:7
Summary
Virtuous living reconciles even enemies with oneself
Event
God reconciles adversaries with virtuous person
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Promise