Proverbs 16:5
Good News Translation
The LORD hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.

New Revised Standard Version
All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the LORD; be assured, they will not go unpunished.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD doesn't like anyone who is conceited--you can be sure they will be punished.

New American Bible
Every proud heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured that none will go unpunished.

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

that

Proverbs 6:16,17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, . . .

Proverbs 8:13 Counsel and equity is mine, prudence is mine, strength is mine.

Job 40:12 Look on all that are proud, and confound them, and crush the wicked in their place,

James 4:6 But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.

though

Proverbs 11:21 A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish.

unpunished

Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord his God in vain.

Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked unto evil: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

Romans 2:8,9 But to them that are contentious and who obey not the truth but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation. . . .

Context
The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD
4The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day. 5Every 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.6By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed; and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.…
Cross References
Proverbs 6:29
The fault is not so great when a man hath stolen: for he stealeth to fill his hungry soul:

Proverbs 16:4
The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day.

Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed; and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Jeremiah 13:15
Hear ye, and give ear: Be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken.

Proverbs 16:4
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