Proverbs 16:7

7 When the way you live pleases the Lord, he makes even your enemies live at peace with you.

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 all those who have proud hearts. You can be sure that they will be punished.

6 Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

7 When the way you live pleases the Lord, he makes even your enemies live at peace with you.

8 It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair.

9 In your heart you plan your life. But the LORD decides where your steps will take you.