Proverbs 16:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”Proverbs 16:7
What Does Proverbs 16:7 Mean?
Proverbs 16:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Peace (Shalom).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 8:31“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”1 John 3:22“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”1 Peter 3:13“And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”2 Chronicles 17:10“And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.”Colossians 1:10“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”Jeremiah 15:11“The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.”Hebrews 13:21“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”Genesis 33:4“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.”Genesis 32:28“And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.”Daniel 1:9“Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.”Colossians 3:20“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”2 Kings 8:6“And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that was hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now.”Exodus 3:21“And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:”Acts 9:19“And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.”Psalms 69:31“This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.”Esther 2:9“And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king’s house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women.”Philippians 4:18“But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.”Genesis 32:6“And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.”Ezra 6:22“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
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