Proverbs 16:6

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.

v.6This passage

v.7When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 20:28
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
Acts 15:9
and he made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.
Luke 11:41
But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, all things are clean unto you.
Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.