Proverbs 16:7-9

International Children’s Bible

⁷A person should live so that he pleases the Lord.
If he does, even his enemies will make peace with him.

⁸It is better to be poor and do what is right
than to be wealthy and be unfair.

⁹A person may think up plans.
But the Lord decides what he 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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)