Proverbs 16:7

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 16:7

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 16

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

⁶ By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

⁸ Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

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