Proverbs 16:6
Proverbs 16:6 The Message (MSG)
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil.
Proverbs 16:6 King James Version (KJV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the LORD you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 New International Version (NIV)
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
Proverbs 16:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart, And by the fear of the LORD one avoids evil.
Proverbs 16:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.