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.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 3:4 Lit understanding

Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
    bind them around your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Then you will find favor and high regard
    in the sight of God and of people.(B)

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On Life and Conduct

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

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

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[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.

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Notas al pie

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

Argue your case with your neighbor directly,
    and do not disclose another’s secret,(A)
10 or else someone who hears you will bring shame upon you,
    and your ill repute will have no end.

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