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Proverbs 16:6
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Proverbs 16:6
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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
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Proverbs 16:6 in Other Translations
KJV
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By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
ESV
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By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
NLT
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Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.
MSG
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Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God deflects evil.
CSB
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Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 16:6 In-Context
4
The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
7
When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
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Genesis 20:11
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Exodus 1:17
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Exodus 20:20
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Proverbs 14:16
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