Proverbs 16:7-9

New Century Version

⁷When people live so that they please the Lord,
even their enemies will make peace with them.

⁸It is better to be poor and right
than to be wealthy and dishonest.

⁹People may make plans in their minds,
but the Lord decides what they will do.

Proverbs 16:7-9

New International Version

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)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)