³ Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you.
    Bind them around your neck.
    Write them on the tablet of your heart.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
    but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil?
    But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
    By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times;
    and a brother is born for adversity.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
    A poor man is better than a liar.

⁶ Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
    but who can find a faithful man?

²⁸ Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
    His throne is sustained by love.

²⁶ My son, give me your heart;
    and let your eyes keep in my ways.
²⁷ For a prostitute is a deep pit;
    and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
²⁸ Yes, she lies in wait like a robber,
    and increases the unfaithful among men.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
    so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
    for he refreshes the soul of his masters.