Proverbs 16:7 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 16:7

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5 ^aEveryone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join¹ forces, none will go unpunished.

6 ^aIn mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And ^bby the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 ^aBetter is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9 ^aA man’s heart plans his way,
^bBut the Lord directs his steps.

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Interlinear Bible for Proverbs 16:7:

When a man's
'iysh (#376) ways
derek (#1870) please
ratsah (#7521) the LORD,
Yhovah (#3068) he maketh even
gam (#1571) his enemies
'oyeb (#341) to be at peace
shalam (#7999) with
'eth (#854)

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