Proverbs 16:6 - The Scriptures 1998 By kindness and truth crookedness is pardoned. And in the fear of יהוה one turns away from evil. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition By mercy and love, truth and fidelity [to God and man–not by sacrificial offerings], iniquity is purged out of the heart, and by the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord men depart from and avoid evil. American Standard Version (1901) By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. Common English Bible Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt; the fear of the LORD turns away evil. Catholic Public Domain Version By mercy and truth, iniquity is redeemed. And by the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. |