Proverbs 16:5

Proverbs 16:5 in other versions

• 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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
• New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.

Context of Proverbs 16:5

3Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 4The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster. The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. 6Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided. 7When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

Proverbs 16:5 word by word

תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה כָּל־גְּבַהּ־לֵ֑ב יָ֥ד לְ֝יָ֗ד לֹ֣א יִנָּקֶֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• proudגָּבֹהַּgâbâhh · highH1362
• in heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• an abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• to the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• handיָדyâd · hand: certainlyH3027
• he shall not be unpunishedנָקָהnâqâh · to clearH5352

Cross-references for Proverbs 16:5

• Proverbs 6:16There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him:
• Proverbs 8:13To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
• Job 40:12look at all who are proud and humble them, crush the wicked where they stand.
• James 4:6But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
• Proverbs 11:21Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
• Exodus 20:7“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
• Isaiah 3:11Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done.
• Romans 2:8But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

Commentaries on Proverbs 16:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished - The day of wrath shall come on the wicked, whatever means he may take to avoid it. See Proverbs 11:21.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5See the marginal reference note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5Verse 5 Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5God dislikes proud people who do not follow the Lord's ways (Proverbs 16:3). They wrongly think they can succeed without help (Proverbs 16:1).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. (Compare Pr 3:32).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 16:5

• Abomination
• Pride
• Punishment
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings