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Proverbs 16:4-6
International Standard Version
Proverbs 16:4-6
International Standard Version
4 The Lord made everything answerable to him,
including the wicked at the time of trouble.[a]
5 The Lord detests those who are proud;
truly they will not go unpunished.
6 Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people[b] turn from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
- Proverbs 16:6 The Heb. lacks people
Proverbs 16:4-6
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Proverbs 16:4-6
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Proverbs 16:4-6
King James Version
Proverbs 16:4-6
King James Version
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.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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Proverbs 16:4-6
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:4-6
New King James Version
5 (C)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join [b]forces, none will go unpunished.
6 (D)In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And (E)by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit. hand to hand
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