5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:5

King James Version

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent

English Standard Version

5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

The Message

5 God can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.

New King James Version

5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

New Living Translation

5 The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:5

Commentary on Proverbs 16:5

(Read Proverbs 16:5)

Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.