Proverbs 16:4-6

English Standard Version

⁴^(A)The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
    even ^(B)the wicked for the day of trouble.
⁵Everyone who is arrogant in heart is ^(C)an abomination to the Lord;
    ^(D)be assured, he will not go unpunished.
⁶By ^(E)steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
    and by ^(F)the fear of the Lord one ^(G)turns away from evil.

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Proverbs 16:4-6

New International Version

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(A)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(B)

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

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

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