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An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;[a]
    rest assured,[b] he will not go unpunished.
By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,[c]
    and by fear of Yahweh one turns[d] from evil.
When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh,
    even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:5 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 16:5 Literally “hand to hand”
  3. Proverbs 16:6 Or “atoned for”
  4. Proverbs 16:6 Literally “turning”

The Lord detests all the proud of heart.(A)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.(B)

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord(C) evil is avoided.(D)

When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace(E) with them.(F)

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