Proverbs 16:7
New International Version
When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

New Living Translation
When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.

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

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

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

New King James Version
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

New American Standard Bible
When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He causes even his enemies to make peace with him.

NASB 1995
When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

NASB 1977
When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Legacy Standard Bible
When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

Contemporary English Version
When we please the LORD, even our enemies make friends with us.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Good News Translation
When you please the LORD, you can make your enemies into friends.

International Standard Version
When a person's ways please the LORD, even his enemies will be at peace with him.

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

NET Bible
When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

New Heart English Bible
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

World English Bible
When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
When a man’s ways please YHWH, even his enemies, "" He causes to be at peace with him.

Young's Literal Translation
When a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.

Smith's Literal Translation
The ways of a man being accepted of Jehovah also he will make his enemies friends with him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

Catholic Public Domain Version
When the ways of man will please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

New American Bible
When the LORD is pleased with someone’s ways, he makes even enemies be at peace with them.

New Revised Standard Version
When the ways of people please the LORD, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When a man's ways are according to the will of the LORD, even to his enemies he shall recompense.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The ways of a man are by the pleasure of LORD JEHOVAH; he also will repay his enemies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.The beginning of a good way is to do justly; and it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.

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Audio Bible



Context
The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD
6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. 8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.…

Cross References
Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

James 3:17-18
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

1 Peter 3:13
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Genesis 33:4
Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.

1 Samuel 24:16-19
When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud / and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. ...

2 Chronicles 17:10
And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Luke 6:27-28
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Acts 7:9-10
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Daniel 6:22
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.


Treasury of Scripture

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

please

Psalm 69:31
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

Romans 8:31
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

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Genesis 27:41
And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

Genesis 32:6,7,28
And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him…

Genesis 33:4
And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

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When a man's ways
The phrase "a man's ways" refers to the conduct, behavior, and lifestyle of an individual. In Hebrew, the word for "ways" is "derek," which implies a path or journey. This suggests that our daily choices and actions are like a path we walk on, and they collectively define our life's direction. In the biblical context, one's "ways" are not just about outward actions but also the intentions and motivations of the heart. The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of aligning one's ways with God's commandments and principles, as seen in passages like Psalm 119:105, where God's word is described as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.

please the LORD
To "please the LORD" means to live in a manner that is in harmony with God's will and character. The Hebrew word for "please" is "ratsah," which conveys the idea of acceptance and favor. Pleasing God is not about legalistic adherence to rules but about cultivating a relationship with Him through faith, obedience, and love. Hebrews 11:6 states that without faith, it is impossible to please God, highlighting that our trust in Him is foundational. Pleasing the Lord involves a heart posture of humility, reverence, and a desire to honor Him in all aspects of life.

He makes even his enemies
The phrase "He makes even his enemies" underscores God's sovereign ability to influence the hearts and actions of others. The Hebrew word for "enemies" is "oyeb," which refers to adversaries or those who oppose us. This part of the verse highlights the divine intervention that can occur when a person's life aligns with God's will. Throughout Scripture, there are numerous examples of God turning the hearts of enemies, such as when He softened Esau's heart towards Jacob (Genesis 33) or when He caused the Egyptians to look favorably upon the Israelites (Exodus 12:36).

to be at peace with him
The phrase "to be at peace with him" signifies a state of harmony and reconciliation. The Hebrew word for "peace" is "shalom," which encompasses not only the absence of conflict but also the presence of completeness, welfare, and prosperity. In the biblical worldview, true peace is a gift from God and is often associated with His presence and blessing. This peace is not merely a temporary truce but a deep, abiding sense of well-being that comes from being in right relationship with God and others. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, embodies this ultimate reconciliation, as seen in Ephesians 2:14, where He is described as our peace, breaking down the dividing wall of hostility.

(7) When a man's ways please the Lord . . .--Comp. Genesis 26:28; 2Chronicles 17:10-11.

Verse 7. - When a man's ways please the Lord, which they can do only when they are religious, just, and charitable. He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him; to submit themselves. Experience proves that nothing succeeds like success. Where a man is prosperous and things go well with him, even ill-wishers are content to east away or to dissemble their dislike, and to live at peace with him. Thus Abimelech King of Gerar fawned upon Isaac because he saw that the Lord was with him (Genesis 26:27, etc.). This is the worldly side of the maxim. It has a higher aspect, and intimates the far reaching influence of goodness - how it disarms opposition, arouses reverence and love, gives no occasion for disputes, and spreads around an atmosphere of peace. To the Jews the maxim was taught by external circumstances. While they were doing the will of the Lord, their land was to be preserved from hostile attack (Exodus 34:24; 2 Chronicles 17:10). And Christians learn that it is only when they obey and fear God that they can overcome the assaults of the enemies of their soul - the devil, the world, and the flesh Talmud, "He who is agreeable to God is equally agreeable to men."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When a man’s
אִ֑ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

ways
דַּרְכֵי־ (dar·ḵê-)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

please
בִּרְצ֣וֹת (bir·ṣō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt

the LORD,
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

He makes even
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

[the man’s] enemies
א֝וֹיְבָ֗יו (’ō·wy·ḇāw)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

live at peace
יַשְׁלִ֥ם (yaš·lim)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate

with him.
אִתּֽוֹ׃ (’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among


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