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Proverbs 10:1-5 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Here are some proverbsof Solomon:Children with good sensemake their parents happy,but foolish childrenmake them sad.

2. What you gain by doing evilwon't help you at all,but being goodcan save you from death.

3. If you obey the Lord,you won't go hungry;if you are wicked,God won't let you havewhat you want.

4. Laziness leads to poverty;hard work makes you rich.

5. At harvest seasonit's clever to work hard,but stupid to sleep.

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