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Proverbs 16:6

New American Standard Bible

6 By mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the LORD.

English Standard Version

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.

King James Version

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

New International Version

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.

New King James Version

In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

New Living Translation

Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.

World English Bible

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