6 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.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:6-7

New International Version

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

English Standard Version

6 By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.

7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

The Message

6 Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God deflects evil.

7 When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

New King James Version

6 In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

7 When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

New Living Translation

6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

7 When people's lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:6-7

Commentary on Proverbs 16:6

(Read Proverbs 16:6)

By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus, the sins of believers are taken away, and the power of sin is broken.

Commentary on Proverbs 16:7

(Read Proverbs 16:7)

He that has all hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.