Proverbs 16:7

KJV1611 – Modern English

When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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  • Gen 33:4 : 4 And Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they wept.
  • 2 Chr 17:10 : 10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.
  • Jer 15:11 : 11 The LORD said, Truly it shall be well with your remnant; truly I will cause the enemy to treat you well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.
  • 1 John 3:22 : 22 And whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • Rom 8:31 : 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  • Phil 4:18 : 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
  • Col 1:10 : 10 That you might walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
  • Col 3:20 : 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
  • Ps 69:31 : 31 This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that has horns and hooves.
  • Gen 27:41 : 41 And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.
  • Gen 32:6-7 : 6 And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to your brother Esau, and he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men with him. 7 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks, herds, and camels, into two groups;
  • Gen 32:28 : 28 And he said, Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince you have power with God and with men, and have prevailed.
  • Acts 9:1-2 : 1 And Saul, still breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, 2 And requested letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
  • Acts 9:19-20 : 19 And when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 And immediately he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:6
    73%

    6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

  • Job 22:21
    72%

    21Acquaint yourself with Him now and be at peace; thereby good will come to you.

  • Ps 37:23
    72%

    23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way.

  • Prov 24:17-18
    2 verses
    72%

    17Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

    18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

  • Prov 12:2
    71%

    2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of wicked plans will He condemn.

  • Prov 3:4
    71%

    4So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 16:8-9
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    71%

    8Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.

    9A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

  • Deut 28:7
    71%

    7The LORD shall cause your enemies that rise up against you to be smitten before your face: they shall come out against you one way, and flee before you seven ways.

  • Jer 15:11
    71%

    11The LORD said, Truly it shall be well with your remnant; truly I will cause the enemy to treat you well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.

  • Ps 7:4
    71%

    4If I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me; (yes, I have delivered him who without cause is my enemy:)

  • Ps 112:8
    70%

    8His heart is established; he shall not be afraid until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

  • Prov 12:14
    70%

    14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

  • Ps 37:37
    70%

    37Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright, for the end of that man is peace.

  • 1 Sam 20:7
    70%

    7If he says thus, It is well; your servant shall have peace: but if he is very angry, then be sure that evil is determined by him.

  • Prov 3:17
    70%

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

  • Ps 37:7
    70%

    7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

  • Ps 37:4
    69%

    4Delight yourself also in the LORD, and he shall give you the desires of your heart.

  • Ps 5:8
    69%

    8Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before my face.

  • Rom 12:18
    69%

    18If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

  • Ps 125:4
    69%

    4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts.

  • Job 33:26
    69%

    26He shall pray to God, and He will be favorable to him, and he shall see His face with joy, for He will render unto man His righteousness.

  • Prov 16:3
    69%

    3Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.

  • Prov 18:16
    69%

    16A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

  • Ps 112:5
    69%

    5A good man shows favor and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion.

  • Prov 16:13-15
    3 verses
    69%

    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.

    14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

    15In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

  • Prov 16:20
    69%

    20He who deals wisely in a matter will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

  • Ps 9:3
    69%

    3When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at your presence.

  • Ps 37:11
    69%

    11But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  • Ps 41:2
    69%

    2The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive; he shall be blessed upon the earth, and You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies.

  • Prov 23:16
    69%

    16Yes, my inmost being shall rejoice, when your lips speak right things.

  • Prov 3:6
    68%

    6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.

  • Prov 3:30
    68%

    30Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.

  • Ps 34:14
    68%

    14Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

  • Ps 41:11
    68%

    11By this I know that You favor me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.

  • 1 Pet 3:11
    68%

    11Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

  • Jas 3:18
    68%

    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

  • Job 31:29
    68%

    29If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted myself up when evil found him;

  • Eccl 8:3
    68%

    3Do not be hasty to go out of his presence; do not stand in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.

  • Ps 27:11
    68%

    11Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies.

  • Ps 35:27
    68%

    27Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; yes, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

  • Ps 25:12
    68%

    12Who is the man who fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.

  • Ps 54:5
    68%

    5He shall repay evil to my enemies: cut them off in Your truth.

  • 2 Sam 22:26
    68%

    26With the merciful you will show yourself merciful, and with the upright man you will show yourself upright.

  • Prov 16:1
    68%

    1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.

  • Job 36:11
    68%

    11If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

  • Prov 11:10
    68%

    10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there is celebration.