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.
So you will (E)find favor and (F)good success[a]
    in the sight of God and man.

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  1. Proverbs 3:4 Or 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)A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
    and favor is better than silver or gold.

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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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Notas al pie

  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”

(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.

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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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