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Proverbs 27:2-11 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

2. Don't boast about yourself—let others praise you.

3. Stones and sand are heavy,but trouble caused by a foolis a much heavier load.

4. An angry person is dangerous,but a jealous personis even worse.

5. A truly good friendwill openly correct you.

6. You can trust a friendwho corrects you,but kisses from an enemyare nothing but lies.

7. If you have had enough to eat,honey doesn't taste good,but if you are really hungry,you will eat anything.

8. When you are far from home,you feel like a birdwithout a nest.

9. The sweet smell of incensecan make you feel good,but true friendshipis better still.

10. Don't desert an old friendof your familyor visit your relativeswhen you are in trouble.A friend nearby is betterthan relatives far away.

11. My child, show good sense!Then I will be happyand able to answer anyonewho criticizes me.

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