Proverbs 3:1-4

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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,
²for they will prolong your life many years^(C)
and bring you peace and prosperity.^(D)

³Let love and faithfulness^(E) never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.^(F)
⁴Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.^(G)

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Ephesians 6:2

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²“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—

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Ephesians 6:2 in all English translations

Ephesians 6:3

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³“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”^[a]^(A)

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Footnotes

Ephesians 6:3 Deut. 5:16

Ephesians 6:3 in all English translations

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