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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 16) Proverbs 16:6 KJV
"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil."
Proverbs 16:6 in Context (Verses 3–9 KJV)
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Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.*
4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.*
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By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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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.