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Proverbs 25:23-28 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

23. As surely as rain blows infrom the north,anger is causedby cruel words.

24. It's better to stay outsideon the roof of your housethan to live insidewith a nagging wife.

25. Good news from far awayrefreshes like cold waterwhen you are thirsty.

26. When a good person gives into the wicked,it's like dumping rubbishin a stream of clear water.

27. Don't eat too much honeyor always want praise.

28. Losing self-controlleaves you as helplessas a city without a wall.

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