Proverbs 16:7-9

The Message

⁷When God approves of your life,
even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

⁸Far better to be right and poor
than to be wrong and rich.

⁹We plan the way we want to live,
but only God makes us able to live it.

Proverbs 16:7-9

King James Version

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

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

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

⁷When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace^(A) with them.^(B)

⁸Better a little with righteousness
than much gain^(C) with injustice.^(D)

⁹In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.^(E)

The Message (MSG)

King James Version (KJV)

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