Verse 6
We do not atone for our own iniquity by being loving and truthful. This proverb is not a denial of our need for God’s atonement. However, we can and should cover (atone for) the mistakes of others lovingly and truthfully (1 Peter 4:8), as God covers our sins. What will keep us all away from evil is the fear of Yahweh.
"The fear of Jahve is subjection to the God of revelation, and a falling in with the revealed plan of salvation." [Note: Delitzsch, 1:339.]
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