Proverbs 3:3
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”
Proverbs 3:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let not mercy and truth leave thee, put them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thy heart:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:
- DARBYDarby
- Let not loving-kindness and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Let not kindness and truth forsake thee, Bind them on thy neck, Write them on the tablet of thy heart,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not let mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck and write them on the tablet of your heart.
Context: Proverbs 3
1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
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.
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
About Proverbs 3: Trust in the Lord
Solomon advocates for trust in the Lord, intertwining faith and wisdom for a harmonious life
Commentary
Proverbs 3 offers timeless wisdom for living a virtuous and fruitful life. The passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and following His ways, which can lead to abundant blessings and prosperity. The chapter also warns against being envious of others, boasting about one's own accomplishments, and deceiving others. Instead, readers are encouraged to be humble, just, and kind, and to seek wisdom and understanding in all things. Proverbs 3 offers valuable guidance not only for believers but for all people seeking to live a moral and fulfilling life.