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Proverbs 28:4-10 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

4. Lawbreakers praise criminals,but law-abiding citizensalways oppose them.

5. Criminals don't knowwhat justice means,but all who respect the Lordunderstand it completely.

6. It's better to be poorand live right,than to be richand dishonest.

7. It makes good senseto obey the Law of God,but you disgrace your parentsif you make friendswith worthless nobodies.

8. If you make money by charginghigh interest rates,you will lose it all to someonewho cares for the poor.

9. God cannot stand the prayersof anyone who disobeyshis Law.

10. By leading good people to sin,you dig a pit for yourself,but all who live rightwill have a bright future.

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