6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;

through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

6 By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

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

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

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

6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.

By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

6 In mercy and truth

Atonement is provided for iniquity;

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

6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.

By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for;

And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

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

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

By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided. 

6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,

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

6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

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

and by fear of Yahweh one turns from evil.

6 Through love and truth sin is paid for.

People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.