Proverbs 16:6-8

New Century Version

⁶Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.
By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

⁷When people live so that they please the Lord,
even their enemies will make peace with them.

⁸It is better to be poor and right
than to be wealthy and dishonest.

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)

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New International Version (NIV)