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Proverbs 18:1-12 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. It's selfish and stupidto think only of yourselfand to sneer at peoplewho have sense.

2. Fools have no desire to learn;they would much rathergive their own opinion.

3. Wrongdoing leads to shameand disgrace.

4. Words of wisdomare a stream that flowsfrom a deep fountain.

5. It's wrong to favour the guiltyand keep the innocentfrom getting justice.

6. Foolish talk will get youinto a lot of trouble.

7. Saying foolish thingsis like setting a trapto destroy yourself.

8. There's nothing so deliciousas the taste of gossip!It melts in your mouth.

9. Being lazy is no differentfrom being a troublemaker.

10. The Lord is a mighty towerwhere his people can runfor safety—

11. the rich think their moneyis a wall of protection.

12. Pride leads to destruction;humility leads to honour.

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