Proverbs 16:6
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.
In context
3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. 4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. 6 By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. 7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:6 in the KJV
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:6 in the NIV
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.