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Proverbs 16:5-7
English Standard Version
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.
Proverbs 16:5-7
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:5-7
New American Standard Bible
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
[a]Be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 By (A)mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing,
And by [b]the (B)fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He (C)causes even his enemies to make peace with him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit Hand to hand, he
- Proverbs 16:6 Or reverence for
Proverbs 16:5-7
New International Version
Proverbs 16:5-7
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