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Proverbs 25:9-15 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

9. When you and someone elsecan't get along,don't gossip about it.

10. Others will find out,and your reputationwill then be ruined.

11. The right wordat the right timeis like precious goldset in silver.

12. Listening to good adviceis worth much morethan jewellery made of gold.

13. A messenger you can trustis just as refreshingas cool water in summer.

14. Broken promisesare worse than rain cloudsthat don't bring rain.

15. Patience and gentle talkcan convince a rulerand overcome any problem.

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