Proverbs 16:5-7

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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.