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When a man`s ways please Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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God Controls All Hearts

Commentators emphasize that this verse is a powerful statement about God's sovereignty. It is God Himself, who 'has all hearts in his hand,' who actively intervenes to change the disposition of one's enemies, causing them to seek peace. This isn't just a natural consequence of being nice; it's a supernatural work of God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Proverbs 16:7

18th Century

Theologian

Goodness has power to charm and win even enemies over to itself.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 16:7

19th Century

Bishop

When a man’s ways please the Lord ...—Compare Genesis 26:28; 2 Chronicles 17:10–11.

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 16:7

17th Century

Pastor

When a man's ways please the Lord As they do when a man walks according to the rule of his word; when he walks as he has …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 16:7

17th Century

Minister

He who has all hearts in his hand can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.