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Proverbs 16:5
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KJ21
Everyone that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; though they join hands, they shall not go unpunished.
ASV
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
AMP
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord; Be assured he will not go unpunished.
AMPC
Everyone proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting, hateful, and exceedingly offensive to the Lord; be assured [I pledge it] they will not go unpunished.
BRG
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
CSB
Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
CSBA
Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
CEB
The Lord detests all who are arrogant; they surely won’t go unpunished.
CJB
Adonai detests all those with proud hearts; be assured that they will not go unpunished.
CEV
The Lord doesn't like anyone who is conceited— you can be sure they will be punished.
DARBY
Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
DRA
Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
ERV
The Lord hates those who are proud. You can be sure he will punish them all.
EASY
The Lord hates everyone who boasts. Be sure of this: They will receive the punishment that they deserve.
EHV
Anyone with an arrogant attitude is disgusting to the Lord. Be sure of this: That person will not go unpunished.
ESV
Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
ESVUK
Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
EXB
The Lord ·hates [detests] those who are proud. They will surely be punished.
GNV
All that are proud in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
GW
Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord. Certainly, ⌞such a person⌟ will not go unpunished.
GNT
The Lord hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.
HCSB
Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
ICB
The Lord hates those who are proud. You can be sure that they will be punished.
ISV
The Lord detests those who are proud; truly they will not go unpunished.
JUB
¶ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; the covenant that he makes, shall not be without chastening.
KJV
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
AKJV
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
LSB
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
LEB
An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart; rest assured, he will not go unpunished.
TLB
Pride disgusts the Lord. Take my word for it—proud men shall be punished.
MSG
God can’t stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he’ll put those braggarts in their place.
MEV
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not be unpunished.
NOG
Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to Yahweh. Certainly, such a person will not go unpunished.
NABRE
Every proud heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured that none will go unpunished.
NASB
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Be assured, he will not go unpunished.
NASB1995
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
NCB
The Lord abhors the proud man; be assured that such a man will not go unpunished.
NCV
The Lord hates those who are proud. They will surely be punished.
NET
The Lord abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.
NIRV
The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts. You can be sure that they will be punished.
NIV
The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
NIVUK
The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: they will not go unpunished.
NKJV
Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
NLV
Everyone who is proud in heart is a shame to the Lord. For sure, that one will be punished.
NLT
The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.
NRSVA
All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord; be assured, they will not go unpunished.
NRSVACE
All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord; be assured, they will not go unpunished.
NRSVCE
All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord; be assured, they will not go unpunished.
NRSVUE
All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord; be assured, they will not go unpunished.
OJB
Every one that is proud in lev is to’evat Hashem; though yad join in yad, he shall not go unpunished.
RGT
All who are proud in heart are an abomination to the LORD. Though each join hand in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
RSV
Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
RSVCE
Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
TLV
Adonai abhors all the proud in heart. Be assured, they will not go unpunished.
VOICE
He abhors arrogant people. Make no mistake about it! They will be punished!
WEB
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
WYC
Abomination of the Lord is each proud man (Each proud person is an abomination to the Lord); yea, though the hand is to the hand, he shall not be innocent. The beginning of [the] good way is to do rightwiseness; forsooth it is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
YLT
An abomination to Jehovah [is] every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.
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