Proverbs 16:5
What does Proverbs 16:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Everyone who has pride in his heart is disgusting to the Lord: he will certainly not go free from punishment.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An abomination to Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice: and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 3:11
Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for what his hands have done shall be done unto him.
- James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- Romans 2:8
but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,
- Proverbs 6:16
There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
- Exodus 20:7
Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
- Proverbs 8:13
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
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