Proverbs 3:3-4
Lexham English Bible
3 May loyal love[a] and truth not forsake you;
bind them around your neck,
write them upon your heart.
4 And you shall find favor and good sense[b]
in the eyes of God and humankind.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:3 Or “kindness, mercy”
- Proverbs 3:4 Or “understanding, prudence”
Proverbs 3:3-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
4 Then you will find favor and high regard
in the sight of God and man.(B)
Proverbs 22:1
Lexham English Bible
22 A reputation[a] is to be chosen rather than[b] great riches;
favor is better than silver and gold.[c]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “name”
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from”
- Proverbs 22:1 Literally “from silver and from gold, favor is better”
Proverbs 22:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.(A)
Proverbs 25:9-10
Lexham English Bible
9 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.
Proverbs 25:9-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
9 Make your case with your opponent[a]
without revealing another’s secret;(A)
10 otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
and you’ll never live it down.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:9 Or neighbor
- Proverbs 25:10 Lit and your evil report will not turn back
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