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Proverbs 16:6
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 · Darby 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 loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside 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 thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4 Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
6 By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
9 The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
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