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Proverbs 16:7
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Proverbs 16:7
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When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
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Proverbs 16:7 in Other Translations
KJV
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When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
ESV
7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
NLT
7
When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.
MSG
7
When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.
CSB
7
When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7 In-Context
5
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
7
When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
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Genesis 39:21
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Psalms 105:15
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Jeremiah 39:12
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Jeremiah 40:1
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Jeremiah 42:12
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Daniel 1:9
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