Proverbs 16:6 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:6 MSG (The Message)
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil.
Proverbs 16:6 KJV (King James Version)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 NCV (New Century Version)
Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the LORD you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:6 ASV (American Standard Version)
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 NIV (New International Version)
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
Proverbs 16:6 NKJV (New King James Version)
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Proverbs 16:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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 NLT (New Living Translation)
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:6 TPT (The Passion Translation)
You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you.
Proverbs 16:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.