Proverbs 3:3-4
English Standard Version
3 Let not (A)steadfast love and (B)faithfulness forsake you;
(C)bind them around your neck;
(D)write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will (E)find favor and (F)good success[a]
in the sight of God and man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:4 Or repute
Proverbs 3:3-4
Common English Bible
3 Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Bind them on your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and approval
in the eyes of God and humanity.
Proverbs 22:1
English Standard Version
22 (A)A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1
Common English Bible
22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
high esteem is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 25:9-10
English Standard Version
9 (A)Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not reveal another's secret,
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
Proverbs 25:9-10
Common English Bible
9 Argue it out with your neighbor,
and don’t give away someone’s secret.
10 Otherwise, the one who hears it will vilify you;
the slander against you will never stop.
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