6By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.


In Context

3 Lay open thy works to the Lord: and thy thoughts shall be directed.

4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day.

5 Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

7 When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

8 Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity.

Proverbs 16:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:6Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:6By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:6In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.