Proverbs 16:5-7

International Children’s Bible

⁵The Lord hates those who are proud.
You can be sure that they will be punished.

⁶Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.
By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

⁷A person should live so that he pleases the Lord.
If he does, even his enemies will make 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)

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