Proverbs 16:7

7 When people live so that they please the Lord, even their enemies will make peace with them.

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 The Lord hates those who are proud. They will surely be punished.

6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

7 When people live so that they please the Lord, even their enemies will make peace with them.

8 It is better to be poor and right than to be wealthy and dishonest.

9 People may make plans in their minds, but the Lord decides what they will do.