Proverbs 16:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”Proverbs 16:6
What Does Proverbs 16:6 Mean?
Proverbs 16:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:7“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”Proverbs 14:16“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”Job 1:1“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”Proverbs 3:3“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”Daniel 4:27“Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.”Psalms 25:12“What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.”Psalms 37:27“Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.”Proverbs 14:27“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”Proverbs 20:28“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”Luke 11:41“But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.”Exodus 1:17“But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.”Psalms 4:4“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”Psalms 36:1“The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.”Nehemiah 5:15“But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.”Micah 7:18“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”Acts 10:35“But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.”Acts 15:9“And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.”
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