7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:7

King James Version

7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

7 When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

7 When people's lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:7

Commentary on Proverbs 16:7

(Read Proverbs 16:7)

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