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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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Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
(A)Bind them around your neck,
(B)Write them on the tablet of your heart,
(C)And so find favor and [a]high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:4 Lit. good understanding

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

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The Value of a Good Name

22 A (A)good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

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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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(A)Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And [a]your reputation be ruined.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:10 the evil report concerning you not pass away