King James Bible
KJVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. | |
American Standard VersionASV | By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. | |
English Revised VersionERV | By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. | |
World English BibleWEB | By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. |
American Standard Version
ASVBy mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBy mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBy loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
English Revised Version
ERVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
World English Bible
WEBBy mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.
American King James Version
AKJVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
King James Bible
KJVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
American Standard Version
ASVBy mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBy mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBy loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
English Revised Version
ERVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
World English Bible
WEBBy mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.
American King James Version
AKJVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.