Proverbs 16:6

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.

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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB: By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
KJV: By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
WEB: By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
ASV: By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
DARBY: By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
BLB: By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of YHWH one turns aside from evil.

ÅB: Ved kjærlighet og trofasthet utsones misgjerning, og den som frykter Herren, holder seg fra det onde.
OTB: Gjennom nåde og sannhet sones synd; gjennom frykten for Herren unngås det onde.
B1930: Ved kjærlighet og trofasthet utsones misgjerning, og den som frykter Herren, holder sig fra det onde.

Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
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Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
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2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
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Luke 11:41
But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.
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Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 20:28
Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
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