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Proverbs 28:18-23 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

18. Honesty will keep you safe,but everyone who is crookedwill suddenly fall.

19. Work hard, and you will havea lot of food;waste time, and you will havea lot of trouble.

20. God blesses his loyal people,but punishes all who wantto get rich quick.

21. It isn't right to be unfair,but some people can be bribedwith only a piece of bread.

22. Don't be selfishand eager to get rich—you will end up worse offthan you can imagine.

23. Honest correctionis appreciatedmore than flattery.

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