Proverbs 3:21-22
Proverbs 3:21-22 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
Proverbs 3:21-26 The Message (MSG)
Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don’t for a minute lose sight of them. They’ll keep your soul alive and well, they’ll keep you fit and attractive. You’ll travel safely, you’ll neither tire nor trip. You’ll take afternoon naps without a worry, you’ll enjoy a good night’s sleep. No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that doomsday’s just around the corner, Because GOD will be right there with you; he’ll keep you safe and sound.
Proverbs 3:21-22 King James Version (KJV)
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: Keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.
Proverbs 3:21-22 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion, So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck.
Proverbs 3:21-22 New Century Version (NCV)
My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense. Don’t let them out of your sight. They will give you life and beauty like a necklace around your neck.
Proverbs 3:21-22 American Standard Version (ASV)
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.
Proverbs 3:21-22 New International Version (NIV)
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
Proverbs 3:21-22 New King James Version (NKJV)
My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.
Proverbs 3:21-22 Amplified Bible (AMP)
My son, let them not escape from your sight, But keep sound wisdom and discretion, And they will be life to your soul (your inner self) And a gracious adornment to your neck (your outer self).
Proverbs 3:21-22 New Living Translation (NLT)
My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace.
Proverbs 3:21-22 The Passion Translation (TPT)
My child, never drift off course from these two goals for your life: to walk in wisdom and to discover your purpose. Don’t ever forget how they empower you. For they strengthen you inside and out and inspire you to do what’s right; you will be energized and refreshed by the healing they bring.