Proverbs 16:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:6 — KJV
“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
— Proverbs 16:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:6
“Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. maketh...: or, is accounted mad it displeased...: Heb. it was evil in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:6: truth, lord, men
“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:6: fear, lord, depart
“The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. true: Heb. truth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:6: truth, fear, lord
“Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. folly: or, villany”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:6: mercy, lord, men
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute...: Heb. Judge judgment of truth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:6: mercy, truth, lord
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