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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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Do not let gracious love and truth leave you.
    Bind them around your neck,
        write them on the tablet of your heart,
and find favor and a good reputation[a] with God and men.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:4 Lit. good judgment or sense

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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Advice for Everyday Life

22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.

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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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Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,
    and don’t betray another person’s confidence.
10 Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,
    and your bad reputation will never leave you.

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