Proverbs 16:7

New International Reader's Version

When the way you live pleases the Lord, he makes even your enemies live at peace with you.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

Esau was angry with Jacob. He was angry because of the blessing his father had given to Jacob. He said to himself, “The days of sorrow over my father’s death are near. Then I’ll kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 32:28

Then the man said, “Your name will not be Jacob anymore. Instead, it will be Israel. You have wrestled with God and with people. And you have won.”

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet Jacob. He hugged him and threw his arms around his neck. He kissed him, and they cried for joy.

2 Chronicles 17:10

All the kingdoms of the lands around Judah became afraid of the Lord. So they didn’t go to war against Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:30

The kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace. His God had given him peace and rest on every side.

Ezra 8:36

They also handed over the king’s orders. They gave them to the royal officials and governors who ruled over the land west of the Euphrates River. Then those men helped the people. They also did many things for the house of God.

Psalm 69:31

That will please the Lord more than offering him an ox. It will please him more than offering him a bull with its horns and hooves.

Exodus 3:21

“I will cause the Egyptians to treat you in a kind way. Then when you leave, you will not go with your hands empty.

Proverbs 16:8

It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair.

Proverbs 3:17

Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace.

Jeremiah 15:11

The Lord said, “Jeremiah, I will keep you safe for a good purpose. I will make your enemies ask you to pray for them. They will make their appeal to you when they are in great trouble.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Take him. Look after him. Don’t harm him. Do for him anything he asks.”

Jeremiah 42:12

I will show you my loving concern. Then he will have concern for you. And he will let you return to your land.’

Daniel 1:9

God had caused the official to be kind and friendly to Daniel.

Romans 8:31

What should we say then? Since God is on our side, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:18

I have received my full pay and have more than enough. I have everything I need. That’s because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent. They are a sweet-smelling offering. They are a gift that God accepts. He is pleased with it.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in everything. That pleases the Lord.

Hebrews 13:21

supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 3:13

Who is going to hurt you if you really want to do good?

1 John 3:22

And he will give us anything we ask. That’s because we obey his commands. We do what pleases him.