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Proverbs 16:6

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 16:6 in other translations

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

Proverbs 16:6 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:6 in context

  1. 4Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
  2. 5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
  3. 6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
  4. 7When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
  5. 8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.