Proverbs 16:6,20,24
Proverbs 16:6 King James Version (KJV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:20 King James Version (KJV)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:24 King James Version (KJV)
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:6 The Message (MSG)
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil.
Proverbs 16:20 The Message (MSG)
It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in GOD.
Proverbs 16:24 The Message (MSG)
Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.
Proverbs 16:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
Proverbs 16:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the LORD you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:20 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever listens to what is taught will succeed, and whoever trusts the LORD will be happy.
Proverbs 16:24 New Century Version (NCV)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, making people happy and healthy.
Proverbs 16:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:24 American Standard Version (ASV)
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:6 New International Version (NIV)
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
Proverbs 16:20 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:24 New International Version (NIV)
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Proverbs 16:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:24 New King James Version (NKJV)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
Proverbs 16:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good, And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:24 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
Proverbs 16:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful.
Proverbs 16:24 New Living Translation (NLT)
Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
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.
Proverbs 16:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
One skilled in business discovers prosperity, but the one who trusts in God is blessed beyond belief!
Proverbs 16:24 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.
Proverbs 16:6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 16:20 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.