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Proverbs 3:1-3
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Advice to Children

3 My ·child [L son], do not forget my ·teaching [instruction; law],
    but ·keep my commands in mind [L let your heart/mind protect my commands].
2 Then ·you will live a long time,
    and your life will be successful [L length of days and years of life and peace will be added to you].

3 Don’t ·ever forget kindness and truth [L let loyalty and faithfulness abandon you].
    ·Wear [Bind] them ·like a necklace [L on your neck].
    Write them on your heart as if on a tablet.

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Proverbs 3:1-3
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Wisdom Bestows Well-Being

3 My son,(A) do not forget my teaching,(B)
    but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years(C)
    and bring you peace and prosperity.(D)

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

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