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When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh,
    even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.
Better is little with righteousness
    than great income with no justice.
The mind[a] of a person will plan his ways,
    and Yahweh will direct his steps.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:9 Literally “heart”

When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace(A) with them.(B)

Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(C) with injustice.(D)

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(E)

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