For they are a garland of grace on your head,
And chains and ornaments [of gold] around your neck.

Do not let mercy and kindness and truth leave you [instead let these qualities define you];
Bind them [securely] around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.

And they will be life to your soul (your inner self)
And a gracious adornment to your neck (your outer self).

Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts),
And tie them around your neck.

He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.