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Proverbs 16:7–9

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When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
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From verse 7

  1. Romans 8:31Rank 1 from verse 7
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    31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

  2. 1 John 3:22Rank 2 from verse 7
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    22And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

  3. 2 Chronicles 17:10Rank 3 from verse 7
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    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.

  4. Colossians 1:10Rank 4 from verse 7
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    10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  5. Jeremiah 15:11Rank 5 from verse 7
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    11The 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.

  6. Hebrews 13:21Rank 6 from verse 7
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    21Make 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.

  7. Genesis 33:4Rank 7 from verse 7
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    4And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

  8. Genesis 32:28Rank 8 from verse 7
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    28And 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.

  9. Colossians 3:20Rank 9 from verse 7
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    20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

  10. Acts 9:19–20Rank 10 from verse 7
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    19And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

    20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

  11. Psalms 69:31Rank 11 from verse 7
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    31This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

  12. Philippians 4:18Rank 12 from verse 7
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    18But 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.

  13. Genesis 32:6–7Rank 13 from verse 7
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    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.

    7Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;

  14. Acts 9:1–2Rank 14 from verse 7
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    1AND Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

    2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

  15. Genesis 27:41Rank 15 from verse 7
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    41¶ And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

From verse 8

  1. Proverbs 15:16Rank 1 from verse 8
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    16Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  2. Psalms 37:16Rank 2 from verse 8
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    16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

  3. 1 Timothy 6:6–9Rank 3 from verse 8
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    6But godliness with contentment is great gain.

    7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

    8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

    9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

  4. Jeremiah 17:11Rank 4 from verse 8
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    11As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

  5. Proverbs 21:6–7Rank 5 from verse 8
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    6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

    7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

  6. Micah 6:10Rank 6 from verse 8
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    10¶ Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?

From verse 9

  1. Proverbs 19:21Rank 1 from verse 9
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    21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

  2. Psalms 37:23Rank 2 from verse 9
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    23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

  3. Proverbs 16:1Rank 3 from verse 9
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    1THE preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

  4. Proverbs 20:24Rank 4 from verse 9
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    24Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way?

  5. Jeremiah 10:23Rank 5 from verse 9
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    23¶ O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

  6. Proverbs 21:30Rank 6 from verse 9
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    30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

  7. Isaiah 46:10Rank 7 from verse 9
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    10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

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Proverbs 16:7

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

please

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Sense 1: To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to be agreeable or acceptable to; to gratify. Sense 2: To choose, desire, will, or see fit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

maketh

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Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 16:8

COMBINED MEANING

better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

revenues

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Plural form of revenue (income, proceeds, return, or yield received from property, taxation, trade, or produce).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

without

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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 16:9

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

directeth

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Third-person singular present form of direct. Sense 1: To guide, order, or point. Sense 2: To instruct or teach.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

steps

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Movements or paces of the feet; footsteps, courses, degrees, or stages in going.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

16:7When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

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16:9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

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16:10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

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