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Proverbs 16:6 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Proverbs 16:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
Proverbs 16:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. This proverb reveals the twofold means of dealing with sin: divine atonement and human response. The Hebrew chesed (חֶסֶד, "mercy") denotes covenant faithfulness and loyal love, while emet (אֱמֶת, "truth") signifies reliability, faithfulness, and integrity. Together, these divine attributes accomplish kippur (כִּפֻּר, "purged" or "atoned for"), the same word used for the Day of Atonement sacrifices that covered sin.The verse's structure shows both objective and subjective aspects of salvation: God's mercy ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:6
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“and shuns evil”
“beloved”
“'Behold”
“O king”
“arrogance”
“and behold”
“turning people from the snares of death.”
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”
“whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright”
“who pardons iniquity”