Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:6
American Standard Version
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Amplified® Bible
By mercy {and} love, truth {and} fidelity [to God and man--not by sacrificial offerings], iniquity is purged out of the heart, and by the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord men depart from {and} avoid evil.
Contemporary English Version
If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.
Darby English Version
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
Good News Bible
Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the LORD and nothing evil will happen to you.
King James Version
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
New American Standard Bible
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
New International Version
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
New King James Version
In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity becomes atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
Revised Standard Version
By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
Young's Literal Translation
In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.
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