Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:7

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

v.7This passage

v.8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 4:18

    But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

  • Romans 8:31

    What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

  • Genesis 32:6

    And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and moreover he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.

  • Acts 9:19

    and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.

  • Jeremiah 15:11

    Jehovah said, Verily I will strengthen thee for good; verily I will cause the enemy to make supplication unto thee in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.

  • Genesis 33:4

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