Proverbs 16:7

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When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 33:4 : 4 But Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both wept.
  • 2 Chr 17:10 : 10 The LORD put fear into all the kingdoms surrounding Judah; they did not make war with Jehoshaphat.
  • Jer 15:11 : 11 The LORD said,“Jerusalem, I will surely send you away for your own good. I will surely bring the enemy upon you in a time of trouble and distress.
  • 1 John 3:22 : 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him.
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
  • Rom 8:31 : 31 What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  • Phil 4:18 : 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
  • Col 1:10 : 10 so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
  • Col 3:20 : 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.
  • Ps 69:31 : 31 That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.
  • Gen 27:41 : 41 So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing his father had given to his brother. Esau said privately,“The time of mourning for my father is near; then I will kill my brother Jacob!”
  • Gen 32:6-7 : 6 The messengers returned to Jacob and said,“We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you and has four hundred men with him.” 7 Jacob was very afraid and upset. So he divided the people who were with him into two camps, as well as the flocks, herds, and camels.
  • Gen 32:28 : 28 “No longer will your name be Jacob,” the man told him,“but Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have prevailed.”
  • Acts 9:1-2 : 1 The Conversion of Saul Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest 2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, either men or women, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
  • Acts 9:19-20 : 19 and after taking some food, his strength returned.For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, 20 and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying,“This man is the Son of God.”

Similar Verses (AI)

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    6Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.

  • Job 22:21
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    21“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

  • Ps 37:23
    72%

    23The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

  • Prov 24:17-18
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    72%

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

    18lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.

  • Prov 12:2
    71%

    2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.

  • Prov 3:4
    71%

    4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • Prov 16:8-9
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    8Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

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  • Deut 28:7
    71%

    7The LORD will cause your enemies who attack you to be struck down before you; they will attack you from one direction but flee from you in seven different directions.

  • Jer 15:11
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    11The LORD said,“Jerusalem, I will surely send you away for your own good. I will surely bring the enemy upon you in a time of trouble and distress.

  • Ps 7:4
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    8His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

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    37Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the upright! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

  • 1 Sam 20:7
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    7If he should then say,‘That’s fine,’ then your servant is safe. But if he becomes very angry, be assured that he has decided to harm me.

  • Prov 3:17
    70%

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

  • Ps 37:7
    70%

    7Wait patiently for the LORD! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!

  • Ps 37:4
    69%

    4Then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will answer your prayers.

  • Ps 5:8
    69%

    8LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

  • Rom 12:18
    69%

    18If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

  • Ps 125:4
    69%

    4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright!

  • Job 33:26
    69%

    26He entreats God, and God delights in him, he sees God’s face with rejoicing, and God restores to him his righteousness.

  • Prov 16:3
    69%

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

  • Prov 18:16
    69%

    16A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

  • Ps 112:5
    69%

    5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

  • Prov 16:13-15
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    69%

    13The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.

    14A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

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  • Prov 16:20
    69%

    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

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    69%

    3When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you.

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    11But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

  • Ps 41:2
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    2May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

  • Prov 23:16
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    16my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

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    68%

    6Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

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    30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

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    68%

    14Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

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    68%

    11By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

  • 1 Pet 3:11
    68%

    11And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

  • Jas 3:18
    68%

    18And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

  • Job 31:29
    68%

    29If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him–

  • Eccl 8:3
    68%

    3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

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    68%

    11Teach me how you want me to live, LORD; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

  • Ps 35:27
    68%

    27May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say,“May the LORD be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”

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    12The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

  • Ps 54:5
    68%

    5May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them!

  • 2 Sam 22:26
    68%

    26You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

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    68%

    1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

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    68%

    11If they obey and serve him, they live out their days in prosperity and their years in pleasantness.

  • Prov 11:10
    68%

    10When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.