Proverbs 16:6-8

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

⁷When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He^[a] makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.^(C)

⁸Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.^(D)

Proverbs 16:6-8

New International Version

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

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

⁸Better a little with righteousness
than much gain^(E) with injustice.^(F)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)