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For length of days, years of life,
    and peace they[a] shall add to you.
May loyal love[b] and truth not forsake you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them upon your heart.
And you shall find favor and good sense[c]
    in the eyes of God and humankind.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:2 That is, “my commands” (3:1)
  2. Proverbs 3:3 Or “kindness, mercy”
  3. Proverbs 3:4 Or “understanding, prudence”

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

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

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