Proverbs 3:2-4

New Catholic Bible

²for they will bring you length of days,
    more years of life,^[a] and an abundance of prosperity.
³Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you;
    fasten them around your neck
    and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴Then you will gain favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 3:2 Bring you length of days, more years of life: the “fear of the Lord” brings health to the body (v. 8) and “prolongs life” (Prov 10:27; see also Prov 9:10-11). Abundance of prosperity: generally speaking, the righteous are prosperous and happy while the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune and miserable (see Prov 12:21). However, sometimes the wicked prosper and lead a carefree life (see Ps 73:3, 12)—at least for a time (see Ps 73:17-19)—while the righteous suffer (see Job 1–2).

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)