Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
KJV
Cum placuerint Domino viæ hominis, inimicos quoque ejus convertet ad pacem.
Vulgate
ἀρχὴ ὁδοῦ ἀγαθῆς τὸ ποιεῖν τὰ δίκαια, δεκτὰ δὲ παρὰ θεῷ μᾶλλον ἢ θύειν θυσίας.
LXX
When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
ASV
בִּ/רְצ֣וֹת יְ֭הוָה דַּרְכֵי אִ֑ישׁ גַּם א֝וֹיְבָ֗י/ו יַשְׁלִ֥ם אִתּֽ/וֹ
Hebrew
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In the original Hebrew
8 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.
אִ֣ישׁ
'ysh
noun · 2171×
אֶת
't
preposition · 883×
גַּם
gm
adverb · 764×
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
drk
noun · 709×
י
y
verb · 282×
יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
יְשַׁלֶּם
yshlm
verb · 111×
ם
m
verb · 57×
Themes
Historic Christian voices
4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
Cross-references
- 1John 3:22 — And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
- 1Pet 3:13 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
- 2Chr 17:10 — And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
- 2Chr 17:10 — And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
- 2Chr 18:31 — And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD h
- 2Kgs 8:6 — And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that was hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the la
- 2Sam 7:1 — And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
- Acts 7:10 — And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
- Acts 9:1 — And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
- Acts 9:19 — And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.
- Acts 23:9 — And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight a
- Acts 27:43 — But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
- Col 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
- Col 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
- Col 3:20 — Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
- Dan 1:9 — Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
- Esth 2:9 — And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given
- Exod 3:21 — And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:
- Exod 12:36 — And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians.
- Exod 34:24 — For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year.
- Ezra 6:22 — And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house
- Gen 27:41 — And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.
- Gen 31:55 — And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.
- Gen 32:6 — And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.
- Gen 32:28 — And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
- Gen 32:28 — And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
- Gen 33:4 — And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
- Gen 33:4 — And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
- Gen 39:4 — And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
- Gen 39:21 — But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
- Gen 43:14 — And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.
- Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
- Heb 13:21 — Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Jer 15:11 — The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.
- Jer 15:11 — The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.
- Jer 39:12 — Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.
- Jer 42:12 — And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
- Job 42:11 — Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him
- Phil 4:18 — But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
- Prov 3:17 — Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.