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Proverbs 14:11-19 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

11. The tent of a good personstands longer than the houseof someone evil.

12. You may think you areon the right roadand still end up dead.

13. Sorrow may hidebehind laughter,and happiness may endin sorrow.

14. You harvest what you plant,whether good or bad.

15. Don't be stupidand believe all you hear;be clever and knowwhere you are headed.

16. Only a stupid foolis never cautious—so be extra carefuland stay out of trouble.

17. Fools have quick tempers,and no one likes youif you can't be trusted.

18. Stupidity leads to foolishness;be clever and learn.

19. The wicked will come crawlingto those who obey God.

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