Proverbs 16:6 asv — By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

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"By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. "

— Proverbs 16:6, American Standard Version

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“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.”
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“By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.”
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“Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.”
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Proverbs 16 — Context

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Proverbs 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 16:6 say?

Proverbs 16:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. ”

Where is Proverbs 16:6 in the Bible?

Proverbs 16:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 6.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 16:6.

What translation should I read Proverbs 16:6 in?

Proverbs 16:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 16:6?

Proverbs 16:6 reads (ASV): “By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 16:6 asv — By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

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