Proverbs 16:6
“By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the Lord, men depart from euill.”
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Proverbs 16:6 Context
4The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill. 5Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished. 6By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the Lord, men depart from euill. 7When a mans wayes please the Lord, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him. 8Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
- King James Version
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
- American Standard Version (1901)
By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.
- Basic English Bible
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
- Darby Bible
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
- Webster's Bible
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
- World English Bible
In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:6
16:6 By mercy - By a merciful and just and faithful frame of heart and course of life. Is purged - As they qualify a man to offer up acceptable prayers to God for the pardon of his sins. By fear - By a filial reverence unto God. Depart - They are kept from abusing pardoning mercy, and from returning to folly or wickedness.