Proverbs 16:7

7 When the ways of a man are pleasing [to] Yahweh, even his enemies he will cause to make 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 An abomination of Yahweh [are] all who are arrogant of heart; {rest assured}, he will not go unpunished.

6 By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh {one turns} from evil.

7 When the ways of a man are pleasing [to] Yahweh, even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

8 Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.

9 The {mind} of a person will plan his ways, and Yahweh will direct his steps.