Proverbs 16:5–6
Proverbs 16:5–6 — English Standard Version (ESV)
5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 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)
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord:
Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 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)
5 The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
6 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)
5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
6 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)
5 The Lord hates those who are proud.
They will surely be punished.
6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.
By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:5–6 — American Standard Version (ASV)
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah:
Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 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)
5 Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
6 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)
5 Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord.
Certainly, ⸤such a person⸥ will not go unpunished.
6 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)
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 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)
5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, they will not go unpunished.
6 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)
5 An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;
rest assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 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)
5 The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts.
You can be sure that they will be punished.
6 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)
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,
And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.