Proverbs 16:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When we please the LORD, even our enemies make friends with us.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

Esau hated his brother Jacob because he had stolen the blessing that was supposed to be his. So he said to himself, “Just as soon as my father dies, I'll kill Jacob.”

Genesis 32:28

The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won. That's why your name will be Israel.”

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran towards Jacob and hugged and kissed him. Then the two brothers started crying.

2 Chronicles 17:10

The nations around Judah were afraid of the LORD's power, so none of them attacked Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:30

to invade Judah. The LORD let Jehoshaphat's kingdom be at peace.

Ezra 8:36

Some of those who had returned took the king's orders to the governors and officials in Western Province. Then the officials did what they could for the people and for the temple of God.

Psalm 69:31

This will please the LORD better than offering an ox or a full-grown bull.

Exodus 3:21

After I punish the Egyptians, they will be so afraid of you that they will give you anything you want. You are my people, and I will let you take many things with you when you leave the land of Egypt.

Proverbs 16:8

It's better to be honest and poor than to be dishonest and rich.

Proverbs 3:17

Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along.

Jeremiah 15:11

Then the LORD replied, “I promise to protect you, and when disaster comes, even your enemies will beg you for help.”

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah and keep him safe. Take good care of him and do whatever he asks.”

Jeremiah 42:12

and I will even force him to have mercy on you and give back your farms.

Daniel 1:9

God had made the official friendly and kind to Daniel.

Romans 8:31

What can we say about all this? If God is on our side, can anyone be against us?

Philippians 4:18

I have been paid back everything, and with interest. I am completely satisfied with the gifts that you asked Epaphroditus to bring me. They are like a sweet-smelling offering or like the right kind of sacrifice that pleases God.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honours the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

Colossians 3:20

Children must always obey their parents. This pleases the Lord.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

1 Peter 3:13

Can anyone really harm you for being eager to do good deeds?

1 John 3:22

He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him.