Proverbs 16:4–6

4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end—

even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart.

Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;

through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

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.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

And by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,

even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 The Lord detests the proud;

they will surely be punished.

6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.

By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

4 The Lord has made all for Himself,

Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

6 In mercy and truth

Atonement is provided for iniquity;

And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

4 The Lord makes everything go as he pleases.

He has even prepared a day of disaster for evil people.

5 The Lord hates those who are proud.

They will surely be punished.

6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.

By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

4 Jehovah hath made everything for its own end;

Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah:

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for;

And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

4 Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.

6 By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

4 The Lord has made everything for his own purpose, 

even wicked people for the day of trouble. 

5 Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord. 

Certainly, ⸤such a person⸥ will not go unpunished. 

6 By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. 

By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided. 

4 The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—

even the wicked for the day of disaster.

5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;

be assured, he will not go unpunished.

6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,

and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.

4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,

even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;

be assured, they will not go unpunished.

6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

4 All Yahweh has made is for his purpose,

and even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5 An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;

rest assured, he will not go unpunished.

6 By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,

and by fear of Yahweh one turns from evil.

4 The Lord works everything out for his own purposes.

Even those who do wrong were made for a day of trouble.

5 The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts.

You can be sure that they will be punished.

6 Through love and truth sin is paid for.

People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

4 The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,

Even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,

And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.