Proverbs 3:3

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

Proverbs 3:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
ESV
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
NLT
3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
MSG
3 Don't lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.
CSB
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 3:3 In-Context

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 85:10
  • 2. S Exodus 13:9; S Deuteronomy 6:6; Proverbs 6:21; Proverbs 7:3; S 2 Corinthians 3:3
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