Proverbs 16:4-6

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁴The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.^(A)

⁵Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;^(B)
be assured,^[a] he will not go unpunished.^(C)

⁶Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,^(D)
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.^(E)

Proverbs 16:4-6

New International Version

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(A)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(B)

⁵The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(C)
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(D)

⁶Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the Lord^(E) evil is avoided.^(F)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)