Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(A)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(B)

Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,(C)
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.(D)

When a person’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 16:5 Lit hand to hand

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

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

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

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