Do not let (A)kindness and truth leave you;
(B)Bind them around your neck,
(C)Write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will (D)find favor and a (E)good [a]reputation
In the sight of God and man.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:4 Lit understanding

Let love and faithfulness(A) never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.(B)
Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.(C)

Read full chapter

On Life and Conduct

22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.

Read full chapter

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

Read full chapter

[a](A)Argue your case with your neighbor,
And (B)do not reveal the secret of another,
10 Or one who hears it will put you to shame,
And the evil report about you will not [b]pass away.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:9 Lit Contend
  2. Proverbs 25:10 Lit return

If you take your neighbor to court,
    do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
    and the charge against you will stand.

Read full chapter