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Proverbs 12:19-28 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

19. Truth will last for ever;lies are soon found out.

20. An evil mind is deceitful,but gentle thoughtsbring happiness.

21. Good people never have trouble,but troublemakershave more than enough.

22. The Lord hates every liar,but he is the friend of allwho can be trusted.

23. Be sensible and don't telleverything you know—only fools spreadfoolishness everywhere.

24. Work hard, and youwill be a leader;be lazy, and youwill end up a slave.

25. Worry is a heavy burden,but a kind wordalways brings cheer.

26. You are better off doing right,than losing your wayby doing wrong.

27. Anyone too lazy to cookwill starve,but a hard workeris a valuable treasure.

28. Follow the road to life,and you won't be botheredby death.

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