7 When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.

9 A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps.

10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:7-10

Commentary on Proverbs 16:7

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He that has all hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.

Commentary on Proverbs 16:8

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A small estate, honestly come by, will turn to better account than a great estate ill-gotten.

Commentary on Proverbs 16:9-10

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If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.