Proverbs 16:5-7

Modern English Version

⁵Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.

⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

⁷When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:5-7

New International Version

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

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

⁷When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace^(E) with them.^(F)

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