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Let not kindness and truth forsake thee:
Bind them about thy neck;
Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:
So shalt thou find favor and [a]good understanding
In the sight of God and man.

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  1. Proverbs 3:4 Or, good repute

May loyal love[a] and truth not forsake you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them upon your heart.
And you shall find favor and good sense[b]
    in the eyes of God and humankind.

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  1. Proverbs 3:3 Or “kindness, mercy”
  2. Proverbs 3:4 Or “understanding, prudence”

22 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
And [a]loving favor rather than silver and gold.

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  1. Proverbs 22:1 Or, favor is better than etc.

22 A reputation[a] is to be chosen rather than[b] great riches;
    favor is better than silver and gold.[c]

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  1. Proverbs 22:1 Literally “name”
  2. Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from”
  3. Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from silver and from gold, favor is better”

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself,
[a]And disclose not the secret of another;
10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee,
And thine infamy turn not away.

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  1. Proverbs 25:9 Or, But

Argue your argument with your neighbor himself,
    the secret of another do not disclose,
10 lest he who hears shame you
    and your ill repute will not end.

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