He that has all hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.
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Proverbs 16:7
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The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-33Proverbs 16:1-33 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-7Proverbs 16:1-7 · The Pulpit CommentaryThese are specially religions maxims, and they all contain the name Jehovah.The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:4-9Proverbs 16:4-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe administration of rewards and punishments I. THE MORAL DESIGNS OF GOD. (Proverbs 16:4.) The creation is teleological; it has a beginning, a process, and an end in view, all determined by the will and wisdom of God.…Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:7Proverbs 16:7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleNote, 1. God can turn foes into friends when he pleases. He that has all hearts in his hand has access to men's spirits and power over them, working insensibly, but irresistibly upon them, can make a man's enemies to be…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:7Proverbs 16:7 · The Pulpit CommentaryWhen a man's ways please the Lord, which they can do only when they are religious, just, and charitable. He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him; to submit themselves. Experience proves that nothing succeeds…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-33EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-7These are specially religions maxims, and they all contain the name Jehovah.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:4-9The administration of rewards and punishments I. THE MORAL DESIGNS OF GOD. (Proverbs 16:4.) The creation is teleological; it has a beginning, a process, and an end in view, all determined by the will and wisdom of God.…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 16:7Note, 1. God can turn foes into friends when he pleases. He that has all hearts in his hand has access to men's spirits and power over them, working insensibly, but irresistibly upon them, can make a man's enemies to be…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the Lord, which they can do only when they are religious, just, and charitable. He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him; to submit themselves. Experience proves that nothing succeeds…Joseph S. Exell and contributors