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Proverbs 21:24-31 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

24. If you are proud and conceited,everyone will say,“You're a snob!”

25. If you want too muchand are too lazy to work,it could be fatal.

26. But people who obey Godare always generous.

27. The Lord despises the offeringsof wicked peoplewith evil motives.

28. If you tell lies in court,you are done for;only a reliable witnesscan do the job.

29. Wicked people bluff their way,but God's people thinkbefore they take a step.

30. No matter how much you knowor what plans you make,you can't defeat the Lord.

31. Even if your army has horsesready for battle,the Lord will always win.

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