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

Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie 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 man.(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 over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and 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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  1. Proverbs 25:9 Lit Contend
  2. Proverbs 25:10 Lit return

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]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:9 Or neighbor
  2. Proverbs 25:10 Lit and your evil report will not turn back