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NASB | Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
Bible Question:
Hi Makarios, I believe that the word of (God) is tested and tried. Psalm 18:30, "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of God is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." 2 Samuel 22:31, "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." I see those verses as a perfect match even though the Psalm is not matched or quoted the same in 2 Samuel. 1) How do you compare Proverbs 16:4 and 33 with 2 Samuel 22:33? 2 Samuel 22:33, NASB, "God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way." 2 Samuel 22:33, NKJ, "God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect." From the heart, Ray |
Bible Answer: Greetings Ray, I apologize for my slowness in responding. I agree! Psalm 18:30 and 2 Samuel 22:31 are almost identical passages of Scripture. As for Proverbs 16:4 "The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble" [ESV] and Proverbs 16:33 "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD" [ESV], I see both of those verses as being different in meaning when compared with 2 Samuel 22:33. It is interesting to note the NASB rendering of 2 Samuel 22:33 "And He sets the blameless in His way" as compared to the NKJV rendering and the ESV "and has made my way blameless" which are both a bit more idiomatic.. The more idiomatic NKJV and ESV renderings seek to avoid the ambiguity of "are the blameless already blameless before they are in His way?" which could be derived from the NASB rendering, even though I like the fact that the NASB puts those who are blameless in 'His way', i.e. placing emphasis on God's way to show that that is how they are being made blameless. Excellent thoughts! Blessings to you, Makarios |