Proverbs 16:6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the LORD you will avoid evil. Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil. Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil. By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart, And by the fear of the LORD one avoids evil. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided. You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you. By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.