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Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and trueth iniquitie shalbe forgiuen, and by the feare of the Lord they depart from euill.
Proverbs 16:6 · Geneva 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 workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe directed.
4 The Lord hath made all things for his owne sake: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.
5 All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.
6 By mercy and trueth iniquitie shalbe forgiuen, and by the feare of the Lord they depart from euill.
7 When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
8 Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
9 The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
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