Proverbs 16:5-7

Good News Translation

⁵The Lord hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.

⁶^(A)Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the Lord and nothing evil will happen to you.

⁷When you please the Lord, you can make^[a] your enemies into friends.

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)

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)