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Berean Standard Bible

“Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.”

Proverbs 16:5

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Study note

Among the proverbs about God's rule in Proverbs 16, this one speaks about pride. It is among the strongest statements on the subject.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

World English Bible (WEB)

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.

King James Version (KJV)

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: [Though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Everyone who has pride in his heart is disgusting to the Lord: he will certainly not go free from punishment.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Abominación es á Jehová todo altivo de corazón: aunque esté mano sobre mano, no será reputado inocente.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor aborrece a los orgullosos; puedes estar seguro que recibirán su castigo.

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