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Do not let mercy and truth forsake you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart,
so you will find favor and good understanding
    in the sight of God and man.

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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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Footnotes

  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 loving favor rather than silver and 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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Footnotes

  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 your cause with your neighbor himself,
    and do not disclose a secret to another;
10 lest he who hears it put you to shame,
    and your reputation be ruined.

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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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