By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 16:6 in context
Proverbs 16:3–9
3
Commit your deeds to the LORD,
and your plans shall succeed.
4
The LORD has made everything for its own end—
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
they shall certainly not be unpunished.
6
Selected verse
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.
9
A man’s heart plans his course,
but the LORD directs his steps.
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