Bible verse
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.
2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
KJV
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
ASV
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
ERV
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
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