Proverbs 16:5-7
New International Version - UK
5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: they will not go unpunished.
6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Proverbs 16:5-7
King James Version
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Proverbs 16:5-7
English Standard Version
5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is (A)an abomination to the Lord;
(B)be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 By (C)steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by (D)the fear of the Lord one (E)turns away from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the Lord,
(F)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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