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Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

    BBE

  • By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

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