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Proverbs 16:6
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 16:6 in other translations
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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In context
3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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