Proverbs 3:2-4

King James Version

²For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

³Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

⁴So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 3:2-4

New King James Version

²For length of days and long life
And ^(A)peace they will add to you.

³Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
^(B)Bind them around your neck,
^(C)Write them on the tablet of your heart,
⁴^(D)And so find favor and ^[a]high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 3:4 Lit. good understanding

Proverbs 3:2-4

New International Version

²for they will prolong your life many years^(A)
and bring you peace and prosperity.^(B)

³Let love and faithfulness^(C) never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.^(D)
⁴Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.^(E)