Proverbs 16:5-7

Complete Jewish Bible

⁵Adonai detests all those with proud hearts;
be assured that they will not go unpunished.

⁶Grace and truth atone for iniquity,
and people turn from evil through fear of Adonai.

⁷When a man’s ways please Adonai,
he makes even the man’s enemies be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:5-7

New International Version

⁵The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(A)
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(B)

⁶Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the Lord^(C) evil is avoided.^(D)

⁷When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace^(E) with them.^(F)

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

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