Proverbs 16:5-7

International Standard Version

⁵The Lord detests those who are proud;
truly they will not go unpunished.

⁶Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people^[a] turn from evil.

⁷When a person’s ways please the Lord,
even his enemies will be at peace with him.

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)

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