Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionWhen 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 BibleWhen 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 BibleWhen 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 1917When 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. Additional Translations ... 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. he 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. Jump to Previous Causeth Enemies Haters Live Makes Maketh Peace Please Pleasing WaysJump to Next Causeth Enemies Haters Live Makes Maketh Peace Please Pleasing WaysProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartWhen a man’s ways please the LORD This phrase emphasizes the importance of living a life that aligns with God's will and commandments. In the Old Testament, pleasing the Lord often involved obedience to the Law, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12-13, where Israel is called to fear the Lord, walk in His ways, and love Him. The concept of pleasing God is also echoed in the New Testament, where faith is highlighted as essential (Hebrews 11:6). The idea is that a life pleasing to God is marked by righteousness, integrity, and devotion, reflecting the character of God Himself. He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure in this verse, representing God, who is pleased by the righteous ways of a person. 2. A Man Represents any individual who seeks to live a life that pleases God. 3. Enemies Those who oppose or are hostile to the individual, yet are influenced by God's intervention to be at peace. Teaching Points Pleasing God as a PriorityOur primary focus should be on living in a way that pleases the Lord. This involves obedience, faithfulness, and aligning our desires with His will. God's Sovereign Influence When we please God, He can influence even our adversaries to be at peace with us. This demonstrates His sovereignty over human relationships and circumstances. The Power of Righteous Living A life that pleases God can have a profound impact on those around us, including those who may oppose us. Our conduct can be a testimony to God's grace and power. Trust in God's Promises We can trust that God will fulfill His promises, including bringing peace in our relationships, when we live according to His ways. Practical Steps to Please God Engage in regular prayer, study of Scripture, and active service to others as ways to align our lives with God's desires.(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’sאִ֑ישׁ (’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 Links Proverbs 16:7 NIVProverbs 16:7 NLT Proverbs 16:7 ESV Proverbs 16:7 NASB Proverbs 16:7 KJV Proverbs 16:7 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:7 French Bible Proverbs 16:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please Yahweh he (Prov. 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