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Proverbs 16:6

God's faithfulnessForgiveness

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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  • Proverbs 14:16

    A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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  • Daniel 4:27

    Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

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  • Luke 11:41

    But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

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  • Proverbs 8:13

    The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

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  • Proverbs 14:27

    The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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  • Proverbs 20:28

    Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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