Proverbs 16:6
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King James Version (modern wording)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 (KJV)
American Standard Version
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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)
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What does Proverbs 16:6 say?
Proverbs 16:6 in modern King James wording reads: "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil."
Where is Proverbs 16:6 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 16:6 is verse 6 of chapter 16 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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