Proverbs 16:7

The Passion Translation

When the Lord is pleased with the decisions you’ve made, he activates grace to turn enemies into friends.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

Esau hated Jacob because he stole his blessing. He said to himself, “In a short time my father will be gone. After the time for mourning his death has passed, I will kill my brother Jacob!”

Genesis 32:28

“Not anymore,” the man said to him. “Your new name is Israel, for you have struggled both with God and with people and have overcome.”

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to Jacob and hugged him! He threw his arms around Jacob’s neck, he kissed him, and they wept in each other’s arms.

Psalm 69:31

For I know, Yahweh, that my praises mean more to you than all my gifts and sacrifices.

Proverbs 16:8

It is better to have little with a heart that loves justice than to be rich and not have God on your side.

Proverbs 3:17

The ways of wisdom are sweet, always drawing you into the place of wholeness.

Jeremiah 15:11

Yahweh answered me: “I will surely deliver you for a good reason. Have I not stood beside you in times of difficulty and in times of distress against the enemy?

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah, look after him well, and don’t harm him. Do for him whatever he asks.”

Jeremiah 42:12

‘I will show you mercy, so that he has mercy toward you and will restore you to your land.

Daniel 1:9

Then God moved on the heart of the chief official to show Daniel favor and compassion.

Romans 8:31

So, what does all this mean? If God has determined to stand with us, tell me, who then could ever stand against us?

Philippians 4:18

I now have all I need—more than enough—I’m abundantly satisfied! For I’ve received the gift you sent by Epaphroditus and viewed it as a sweet sacrifice, perfumed with the fragrance of your faithfulness, which is so pleasing to God!

Colossians 1:10

We pray that you would walk in the ways of true righteousness, pleasing God in every good thing you do. Then you’ll become fruit-bearing branches, yielding to his life, and maturing in the rich experience of knowing God in his fullness!

Colossians 3:20

Let the children respect and pay attention to their parents in everything for this pleases our Lord Jesus.

Hebrews 13:21

may he work perfection into every part of you giving you all that you need to fulfill your destiny. And may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing to him through your life-union with Jesus the Anointed One who is to receive all glory forever! Amen!

1 Peter 3:13

Why would anyone harm you if you’re passionate and devoted to pleasing God?

1 John 3:22

And whatever we ask of him we receive, because we keep his commands. And by our beautiful intentions we continue to do what brings pleasure to him.