Proverbs 16:7
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
American King James Version (AKJV)
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his haters be at peace with him.
Webster's Revision
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
World English Bible
When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
English Revised Version (ERV)
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Clarke's Proverbs 16:7 Bible Commentary
When a man's ways please the Lord - God is the guardian and defense of all that fear and love him; and it is truly astonishing to see how wondrously God works in their behalf, raising them up friends, and turning their enemies into friends.
Barnes's Proverbs 16:7 Bible Commentary
Goodness has power to charm and win even enemies to itself.
