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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  1. Proverbs 3:4 Lit understanding

Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
    Bind them on your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will find favor and approval
    in the eyes of God and humanity.

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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 reputation is better than much wealth;
    high esteem is better than silver and gold.

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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 it out with your neighbor,
    and don’t give away someone’s secret.
10 Otherwise, the one who hears it will vilify you;
    the slander against you will never stop.

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