Proverbs 3:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 3:3

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Guidance for the Young

1 My son, do not forget my law,
^aBut let your heart keep my commands;

2 For length of days and long life
And ^apeace they will add to you.

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
^aBind them around your neck,
^bWrite them on the tablet of your heart,

4 ^aAnd so find favor and¹ high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

5 ^aTrust in the Lord with all your heart,
^bAnd lean not on your own understanding;

6 ^aIn all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall¹ direct your paths.

7 Do not be wise in your own ^aeyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

8 It will be health to your¹ flesh,
And ^astrength to your bones.

9 ^aHonor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

10 ^aSo your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:3

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American Standard Version
Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

Amplified® Bible
Let not mercy and kindness [shutting out all hatred and selfishness] and truth [shutting out all deliberate hypocrisy or falsehood] forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart.

Contemporary English Version
Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace, and write them in your mind.

Darby English Version
Let not loving-kindness and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

Good News Bible
Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart.

King James Version
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

New American Standard Bible
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.

New International Version
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.

New King James Version
Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Revised Standard Version
Let not loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Young's Literal Translation
Let not kindness and truth forsake thee, Bind them on thy neck, Write them on the tablet of thy heart,

New English Translation
Do not let truth and mercy¹ leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.²

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