Proverbs 3:22

“and they will be life for your soul, and favor for your neck.”

Proverbs 3:22 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 3:22, word by word

and they will beיִהְיוּyihyu

be

To be: "I will be their Elohim".

Where else “yihyu” appears
lifeחַיִּיםchayim

life

The span and strength of being alive, which come from God.

Where else “chayim” appears
for your soulנַפְשֶׁnafshe

soul

A person's innermost self: what they feel and desire.

Where else “nafshe” appears
favorחֵןchen

favor

Someone's goodwill toward another: looking on them kindly.

Where else “chen” appears
for your neckגַרְגְּרֹתֶיgargrote

neck

The neck, the throat; where necklaces and ornaments are worn.

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The context

21My son, let them not slip from your eyes; keep sound judgment and discretion;

22 · This verse (above)

23Then you will walk securely on your way, and your foot will not stumble.

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