Proverbs 16:7-9

Easy-to-Read Version

⁷When people live to please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them.

⁸It is better to be poor and do right than to be rich and do wrong.

⁹People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps.

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)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)