Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:7

Thursday, March 5, 2026

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
— Proverbs 16:7

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

1 Related Resource by Heartlight

God's Faithfulness and Unfailing Love
Devo: Spiritual Warfare
"Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil. When people's lives please the Lord, even their..."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 16:7 — When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, March 5, 2026

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'A New Heart!' (Ek. 36:26-27)
"[God, to the Israelite exiles in Babylon:] "I'll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I'll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: 1 Thessalonians 5:6
"There are many ways of promoting Christian wakefulness. Among the rest, let me strongly advise Christians to converse together concerning the ways of...."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'True and Just' (Re. 19:1-2)
"After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, "Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. His..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'A Deeper Drink' (Jn. 4:13-14)
"Jesus replied [to the woman at Jacob's well], "Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will...."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom