Proverbs 3:1–4
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Wisdom Bestows Well-Being
My son,a do not forget my teaching,b
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many yearsc
and bring you peace and prosperity.d
Let love and faithfulnesse never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.f
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and humankind.g
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 Biblica, Inc.
CSBChristian Standard Bible
My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;
for they will bring you
many days, a full life, and well-being.
Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will find favor and high regard
with God and people.
Copyright 2017 Holman Bible Publishers
NLTNew Living Translation
My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
LEBThe Lexham English Bible
My child, do not forget my instruction,
and may your heart guard my commands.
For length of days, years of life,
and peace they shall add to you.
May loyal love and truth not forsake you;
bind them around your neck,
write them upon your heart.
And you shall find favor and good sense
in the eyes of God and humankind.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
My son, forget not my law;
But let thine heart keep my commandments:
For length of days, and long life,
And peace, shall they add to thee.
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:
Bind them about thy neck;
Write them upon the table of thine heart:
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding
In the sight of God and man.
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