Proverbs 3:3 — Bind Mercy and Truth Around Your Heart | Bible Prayer Journal
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.” — Proverbs 3:3 (KJV) Mercy • Truth • Faithfulness • Character • The Heart • Godly Living Introduction Proverbs 3:3 teaches that mercy and truth are not merely principles we should admire—they are qualities that should become part of our character . The imagery is deeply personal. We are told to bind mercy and truth around our neck and write them upon the tablet of our heart. One picture is outward and visible; the other is inward and deeply rooted. What God develops within the heart should eventually become visible through the life . Expository Insight “Let not mercy and truth forsake thee” Two important Hebrew words stand behind this expression: Mercy — ḥesed (חֶסֶד) This rich Hebrew word can communicate: Steadfast love Loyal love Kindness Mercy Covenant faithfulness It is love that demonstrates itself through faithful action. Truth — ʾemet (אֱמֶת) This word carries ideas suc...