Proverbs 16:7

New Century Version

When people live so that they please the Lord, even their enemies will make peace with them.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

After that Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing from Isaac. He thought to himself, “My father will soon die, and I will be sad for him. Then I will kill Jacob.”

Genesis 32:28

Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob. Your name will now be Israel, because you have wrestled with God and with people, and you have won.”

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet Jacob and put his arms around him and hugged him. Then Esau kissed him, and they both cried.

2 Chronicles 17:10

The nations near Judah were afraid of the Lord, so they did not start a war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:30

So Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was not at war. His God gave him peace from all the countries around him.

Ezra 8:36

They took King Artaxerxes’ orders to the royal officers and to the governors of Trans-Euphrates. Then these men gave help to the people and the Temple of God.

Psalm 69:31

That will please the Lord more than offering him cattle, more than sacrificing a bull with horns and hoofs.

Exodus 3:21

I will cause the Egyptians to think well of the Israelites. So when you leave, they will give gifts to your people.

Proverbs 16:8

It is better to be poor and right than to be wealthy and dishonest.

Proverbs 3:17

Wisdom will make your life pleasant and will bring you peace.

Jeremiah 15:11

The Lord said, “I have saved you for a good reason. I have made your enemies beg you in times of disaster and trouble.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah and take care of him. Do not hurt him, but do for him whatever he asks you.”

Jeremiah 42:12

I will be kind to you, and he will also treat you with mercy and let you stay in your land.’

Daniel 1:9

God made Ashpenaz, the chief officer, want to be kind and merciful to Daniel,

Romans 8:31

So what should we say about this? If God is for us, no one can defeat us.

Philippians 4:18

And now I have everything, and more. I have all I need, because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. It is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God, who accepts that sacrifice and is pleased with it.

Colossians 1:10

so that you will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way. You will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, because this pleases the Lord.

1 Peter 3:13

If you are trying hard to do good, no one can really hurt you.

1 John 3:22

And God gives us what we ask for because we obey God’s commands and do what pleases him.