Proverbs 16:7

New American Bible - revised edition

When the Lord is pleased with someone’s ways, he makes even enemies be at peace with them.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

Esau bore a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. Esau said to himself, “Let the time of mourning for my father come, so that I may kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 32:28

“What is your name?” the man asked. He answered, “Jacob.”

Genesis 33:4

Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept.

2 Chronicles 17:10

Now the fear of the Lord was upon all the kingdoms of the countries surrounding Judah, so that they did not war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:30

Thereafter Jehoshaphat’s kingdom had peace, for his God gave him rest on every side. Jehoshaphat’s Other Deeds.

Ezra 8:36

Finally, the orders of the king were presented to the king’s satraps and to the governors in West-of-Euphrates, who gave their support to the people and to the house of God.

Psalm 69:31

That I may praise God’s name in song and glorify it with thanksgiving.

Exodus 3:21

I will even make the Egyptians so well-disposed toward this people that, when you go, you will not go empty-handed.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with justice, than a large income with injustice.

Proverbs 3:17

Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace;

Jeremiah 15:11

Tell me, Lord, have I not served you for their good? Have I not interceded with you in time of misfortune and anguish?

Jeremiah 39:12

“Take him and look after him; do not let anything happen to him. Whatever he may ask, you must do for him.”

Jeremiah 42:12

I will take pity on you, so that he will have pity on you and let you return to your land.

Daniel 1:9

Though God had given Daniel the favor and sympathy of the chief chamberlain,

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:18

I have received full payment and I abound. I am very well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus, “a fragrant aroma,” an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

Colossians 1:10

to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every good work bearing fruit and growing in the knowledge of God,

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Hebrews 13:21

furnish you with all that is good, that you may do his will. May he carry out in you what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever [and ever]. Amen.

1 Peter 3:13

Now who is going to harm you if you are enthusiastic for what is good?

1 John 3:22

and receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.