Proverbs 16:7

God's Word

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing that his father had given him. Esau said to himself, “The time to mourn for my father is near. Then I’ll kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 32:28

The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men—and you have won.”

Genesis 33:4

Then Esau ran to meet Jacob. Esau hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They both cried.

2 Chronicles 17:10

Fear of the Lord came to all the kingdoms around Judah. As a result, they didn’t wage war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:30

Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was peaceful, since his God surrounded him with peace.

Ezra 8:36

The exiles delivered the king’s orders to the king’s satraps and governors ⌞in the province⌟ west of the Euphrates River. These officials then gave their support to the people and the temple of God.

Psalm 69:31

This will please the Lord more than ⌞sacrificing⌟ an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.

Exodus 3:21

I will make the Egyptians kind to the people of Israel so that, when you leave, you will not leave empty-handed.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a few ⌞possessions⌟ gained honestly than many gained through injustice.

Proverbs 3:17

⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace.

Jeremiah 15:11

The Lord said, “I will certainly rescue you for a good reason. I will certainly make your enemies plead with you in times of disaster and in times of distress.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Take him, and look after him. Don’t harm him in any way, but do for him whatever he asks.”

Jeremiah 42:12

I will have compassion on you. I will make him have compassion on you and return you to your land.

Daniel 1:9

God made the chief-of-staff kind and compassionate toward Daniel.

Romans 8:31

What can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:18

You have paid me in full, and I have more than enough. Now that Epaphroditus has brought me your gifts, you have filled my needs. Your gifts are a soothing aroma, a sacrifice that God accepts and with which he is pleased.

Colossians 1:10

We ask this so that you will live the kind of lives that prove you belong to the Lord. Then you will want to please him in every way as you grow in producing every kind of good work by this knowledge about God.

Colossians 3:20

Children, always obey your parents. This is pleasing to the Lord.

Hebrews 13:21

May this God of peace prepare you to do every good thing he wants. May he work in us through Jesus Christ to do what is pleasing to him. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

1 Peter 3:13

Who will harm you if you are devoted to doing what is good?

1 John 3:22

and receive from him anything we ask. We receive it because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.