Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 16:7 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
Proverbs 16:7
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Every one {that is} proud in heart {is} an abomination to the LORD: {though} hand {join} in hand, he shall not be unpunished. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD {men} depart from evil.
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Better {is} a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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