Proverbs 16:6

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 16:6

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

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KJV

King James Version

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

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WEB

World English Bible

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

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ASV

American Standard Version

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

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Proverbs 16

⁴ The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

⁶ By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

⁸ Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

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