Proverbs 16:7

7 When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:7 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the Lord
As they do when a man walks according to the rule of his word; when he walks as he has Christ for an example; when he walks after the Spirit, and not after the flesh; when he walks by faith, and does all he does in faith; without which it is impossible to please God, ( Hebrews 11:6 ) ; and when all his ways and actions are directed to the glory of God; he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him;
as Abimelech with Isaac, Esau with Jacob; and the enemies of the church and people of God with then, in the latter day, ( Revelation 3:9 ) .

Proverbs 16:7 In-Context

5 Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the LORD. Certainly, [such a person] will not go unpunished.

6 By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the LORD. By the fear of the LORD, evil is avoided.

7 When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better a few [possessions] gained honestly than many gained through injustice.

9 A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps.