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Proverbs 16:5–6

The Lord detests all the proud of heart.a

Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.b

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;

through the fear of the Lordc evil is avoided.d

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Proverbs 16:5–6 — English Standard Version (ESV)

Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

be assured, he will not go unpunished.

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord:

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

And by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — New Living Translation (NLT)

The Lord detests the proud;

they will surely be punished.

Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.

By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

In mercy and truth

Atonement is provided for iniquity;

And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — New Century Version (NCV)

The Lord hates those who are proud.

They will surely be punished.

Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.

By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — American Standard Version (ASV)

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah:

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for;

And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.

By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord

Certainly, ⸤such a person⸥ will not go unpunished. 

By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord

By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided. 

Proverbs 16:5–6 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;

be assured, he will not go unpunished.

Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,

and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;

be assured, they will not go unpunished.

By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;

rest assured, he will not go unpunished.

By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,

and by fear of Yahweh one turns from evil.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts.

You can be sure that they will be punished.

Through love and truth sin is paid for.

People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 16:5–6 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,

And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.


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