Verse 6

Proverbs 16:6

Literal Standard Version

6 Iniquity is pardoned in kindness and truth, || And in the fear of YHWH || Turn aside from evil.
Original Language Text
hebrew
בְּ/חֶ֣סֶד וֶ֭/אֱמֶת יְכֻפַּ֣ר עָוֺ֑ן וּ/בְ/יִרְאַ֥ת יְ֝הוָ֗ה ס֣וּר מֵ/רָֽע
English Translation
In kindness and truth, iniquity is covered, and by the fear of the Lord, turn away from evil.
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Chapter 16 Context
1 Arrangements of the heart are of man, || An answer of the tongue from YHWH. Focus ↗
2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, || And YHWH is pondering the spirits. Focus ↗
3 Roll your works to YHWH, || And your purposes are established, Focus ↗
4 YHWH has worked all things for Himself, || And also the wicked—for a day of evil. Focus ↗
5 Every proud one of heart is an abomination to YHWH, || Hand to hand—he is not acquitted. Focus ↗
6 Iniquity is pardoned in kindness and truth, || And in the fear of YHWH || Turn aside from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please YHWH, even his enemies, || He causes to be at peace with him. Focus ↗
8 Better is a little with righteousness, || Than abundance of increase without justice. Focus ↗
9 The heart of man devises his way, || And YHWH establishes his step. Focus ↗
10 An oath is on the lips of a king, || In judgment his mouth does not trespass. Focus ↗
11 A just beam and balances are YHWH’s, || All the stones of the bag are His work. Focus ↗
12 Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, || For a throne is established by righteousness. Focus ↗
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, || And he loves whoever is speaking uprightly, Focus ↗
14 The fury of a king is messengers of death, || And a wise man pacifies it. Focus ↗
15 In the light of a king’s face is life, || And his goodwill is as a cloud of the spring rain. Focus ↗
16 To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen more than silver! Focus ↗
17 A highway of the upright is to turn from evil, || Whoever is preserving his soul is watching his way... Focus ↗
18 Pride is before destruction, || And before stumbling—a haughty spirit. Focus ↗
19 Better is humility of spirit with the poor, || Than to apportion spoil with the proud. Focus ↗
20 The wise in any matter finds good, || And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness. Focus ↗
21 For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning. Focus ↗
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly. Focus ↗
23 The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, || And he increases learning by his lips, Focus ↗
24 Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, || Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone. Focus ↗
25 There is a way right before a man, || And its latter end—ways of death. Focus ↗
26 A laboring man has labored for himself, || For his mouth has caused him to bend over it. Focus ↗
27 A worthless man is preparing evil, || And on his lips is as a burning fire. Focus ↗
28 A contrary man sends forth contention, || A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend. Focus ↗
29 A violent man entices his neighbor, || And causes him to go in a way that is not good. Focus ↗
30 Consulting his eyes to devise contrary things, || Moving his lips he has accomplished evil. Focus ↗
31 Grey hairs are a crown of beauty, || It is found in the way of righteousness. Focus ↗
32 Better is the one slow to anger than the mighty, || And the ruler over his spirit than he who is tak... Focus ↗
33 The lot is cast into the center, || And all its judgment is from YHWH! Focus ↗