Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:5

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Every 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 · 1901

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Context

v.4Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

v.5This passage

v.6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

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.