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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 6

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Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
King James Version
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
American Standard Version
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
New English Translation
Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.
World English Bible
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
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When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10
A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11
A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.
12
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13
Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14
The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
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In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
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How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!