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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone&#8217s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He causes even his enemies to make peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When a man&#8217s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a person’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a man&#8217s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When we please the LORD, even our enemies make friends with us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you please the LORD, you can make your enemies into friends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When a person's ways please the LORD, even his enemies will be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a man?s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man?s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please YHWH, even his enemies, "" He causes to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> When a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The ways of a man being accepted of Jehovah also he will make his enemies friends with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />When the ways of man will please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the LORD is pleased with someone’s ways, he makes even enemies be at peace with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the ways of people please the LORD, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When a man's ways are according to the will of the LORD, even to his enemies he shall recompense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The ways of a man are by the pleasure of LORD JEHOVAH; he also will repay his enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.The beginning of a good way is to do justly; and it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/16-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3095" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm">The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">When a man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·ḵê- (N-cpc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/7521.htm" title="7521: bir·ṣō·wṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To be pleased with, accept favorably. A primitive root; to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt.">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">He makes even</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·wy·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">the man’s enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: yaš·lim (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">live at peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-13.htm">1 Peter 3:13</a></span><br />Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a></span><br />Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">1 Samuel 24:16-19</a></span><br />When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud / and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">2 Chronicles 17:10</a></span><br />And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a></span><br />The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a></span><br />And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.</p><p class="hdg">please</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-31.htm">Psalm 69:31</a></b></br> <i>This</i> also shall please the LORD better than an ox <i>or</i> bullock that hath horns and hoofs.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></b></br> What shall we then say to these things? If God <i>be</i> for us, who <i>can be</i> against us?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></b></br> But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things <i>which were sent</i> from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.</p><p class="hdg">he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">Genesis 32:6,7,28</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></b></br> And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/14-35.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Live</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-30.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/119-76.htm">Please</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm">Live</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-23.htm">Please</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">The Plans of the heart</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When a man’s ways please the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of living a life that aligns with God's will and commandments. In the Old Testament, pleasing the Lord often involved obedience to the Law, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12-13</a>, where Israel is called to fear the Lord, walk in His ways, and love Him. The concept of pleasing God is also echoed in the New Testament, where faith is highlighted as essential (<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>). The idea is that a life pleasing to God is marked by righteousness, integrity, and devotion, reflecting the character of God Himself.<p><b>He makes even the man’s enemies</b><br>This part of the verse suggests divine intervention in human relationships. In biblical history, God often intervened on behalf of His people, as seen in the stories of Joseph, who found favor in the eyes of his captors (<a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21</a>), and Daniel, who was protected in the lion's den (<a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a>). The phrase implies that God has the power to influence the hearts and actions of others, even those who oppose His people.<p><b>live at peace with him</b><br>Peace in the biblical sense is more than the absence of conflict; it is a state of wholeness and harmony. The Hebrew word for peace, "shalom," encompasses well-being, prosperity, and tranquility. This peace is a gift from God, as seen in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>, where the Aaronic blessing calls for the Lord to give peace. The ultimate fulfillment of peace is found in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), who reconciles humanity to God and to one another. This phrase suggests that when a person's life aligns with God's will, it can lead to harmonious relationships, even with former adversaries, reflecting the transformative power of God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God, who is pleased by the righteous ways of a person.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/a_man.htm">A Man</a></b><br>Represents any individual who seeks to live a life that pleases God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Those who oppose or are hostile to the individual, yet are influenced by God's intervention to be at peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/pleasing_god_as_a_priority.htm">Pleasing God as a Priority</a></b><br>Our primary focus should be on living in a way that pleases the Lord. This involves obedience, faithfulness, and aligning our desires with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_influence.htm">God's Sovereign Influence</a></b><br>When we please God, He can influence even our adversaries to be at peace with us. This demonstrates His sovereignty over human relationships and circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_righteous_living.htm">The Power of Righteous Living</a></b><br>A life that pleases God can have a profound impact on those around us, including those who may oppose us. Our conduct can be a testimony to God's grace and power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>We can trust that God will fulfill His promises, including bringing peace in our relationships, when we live according to His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_please_god.htm">Practical Steps to Please God</a></b><br>Engage in regular prayer, study of Scripture, and active service to others as ways to align our lives with God's desires.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_conflict_despite_faith.htm">Proverbs 16:7 claims that when a person’s ways please the Lord, their enemies are at peace with them—how does this account for believers who suffer relentless persecution or conflict?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_religion_cause_war.htm">Does religion cause war?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_2_chronicles_15_15_peace.htm">What evidence, if any, supports the sudden peace and prosperity described in 2 Chronicles 15:15, given the frequent conflicts in the region at that time? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_regain_credibility_post-revolt.htm">How could David’s leadership remain credible after Absalom’s revolt if so many suddenly switched allegiance back, as stated in 2 Samuel 19:14?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">When a man's ways please the Lord </span>. . .--Comp. <a href="/genesis/26-28.htm" title="And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with you: and we said, Let there be now an oath between us, even between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you;">Genesis 26:28</a>; <a href="/context/2_chronicles/17-10.htm" title="And the fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.">2Chronicles 17:10-11</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When a man's ways please the Lord,</span> which they can do only when they are religious, just, and charitable. <span class="cmt_word">He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him;</span> to submit themselves. Experience proves that nothing succeeds like success. Where a man is prosperous and things go well with him, even ill-wishers are content to east away or to dissemble their dislike, and to live at peace with him. Thus Abimelech King of Gerar fawned upon Isaac because he saw that the Lord was with him (<a href="/genesis/26-27.htm">Genesis 26:27</a>, etc.). This is the worldly side of the maxim. It has a higher aspect, and intimates the far reaching influence of goodness - how it disarms opposition, arouses reverence and love, gives no occasion for disputes, and spreads around an atmosphere of peace. To the Jews the maxim was taught by external circumstances. While they were doing the will of the Lord, their land was to be preserved from hostile attack (<a href="/exodus/34-24.htm">Exodus 34:24</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">2 Chronicles 17:10</a>). And Christians learn that it is only when they obey and fear God that they can overcome the assaults of the enemies of their soul - the devil, the world, and the flesh Talmud, "He who is agreeable to God is equally agreeable to men." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/16-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When a man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ways</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(dar·ḵê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">please</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְצ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bir·ṣō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7521.htm">Strong's 7521: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He makes even</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the man’s] enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">א֝וֹיְבָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wy·ḇāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">live at peace</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשְׁלִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please Yahweh he (Prov. 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