Proverbs 16:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
Proverbs 16:7 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 16:7 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 16:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
Proverbs 16:7 — World English Bible
Proverbs 16:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. ”
Proverbs 16:7 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 16:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“When a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.”
Proverbs 16:7 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 16:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. ”
Proverbs 16:7 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 16:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.”
Proverbs 16:7 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 16:7 in Context — Proverbs 16
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
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What Does Proverbs 16:7 Mean?
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