King James Bible
KJVWhen a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 16:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. | |
World English BibleWEB | When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | When a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |