Proverbs 16:7-9

New King James Version

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

⁸^(A)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

⁹^(B)A man’s heart plans his way,
^(C)But the Lord directs his steps.

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Proverbs 16:7-9

English Standard Version

⁷When a man's ways please the Lord,
    ^(A)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
⁸^(B)Better is a little with righteousness
    than great revenues with injustice.
⁹^(C)The heart of man plans his way,
    but ^(D)the Lord establishes his steps.

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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)

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