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Proverbs 12:9-19 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

9. It's better to be ordinaryand have only one servantthan to think you are somebodyand starve to death.

10. Good people are kindto their animals,but a mean person is cruel.

11. Hard working farmers have morethan enough food;daydreamers are nothing morethan stupid fools.

12. An evil person tries to hidebehind evil;good people are like treeswith deep roots.

13. We trap ourselvesby telling lies,but we stay out of troubleby living right.

14. We are rewarded or punishedfor what we say and do.

15. Fools think they knowwhat is best,but a sensible personlistens to advice.

16. Losing your temper is foolish;ignoring an insult is sensible.

17. An honest persontells the truth in court,but a dishonest persontells nothing but lies.

18. Sharp words cut like a sword,but words of wisdom heal.

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

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