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Proverbs 18:4-19 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

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.

13. It's stupid and embarrassingto give an answerbefore you listen.

14. Being cheerful helpswhen we are sick,but nothing helpswhen we give up.

15. Everyone with good sensewants to learn.

16. A gift will get you into see anyone.

17. You may think you have wonyour case in court,until your opponent speaks.

18. Drawing straws is one wayto settle a difficult case.

19. Making up with a friendyou have offendedis harder than breakingthrough a city wall.

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