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Proverbs 3:4-20 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

4. God and people will like youand consider you a success.

5. With all your heartyou must trust the Lordand not your own judgment.

6. Always let him lead you,and he will clear the roadfor you to follow.

7. Don't ever think that youare wise enough,but respect the Lordand stay away from evil.

8. This will make you healthy,and you will feel strong.

9. Honour the Lord by giving himyour money and the first partof all your crops.

10. Then you will havemore grain and grapesthan you will ever need.

11. My child, don't turn awayor become bitterwhen the Lord corrects you.

12. The Lord correctseveryone he loves,just as parents correcttheir favourite child.

13. God blesses everyonewho has wisdomand common sense.

14. Wisdom is worth morethan silver;it makes you much richerthan gold.

15. Wisdom is more valuablethan precious jewels;nothing you wantcompares with her.

16. In her right handWisdom holds a long life,and in her left handare wealth and honour.

17. Wisdom makes life pleasantand leads us safely along.

18. Wisdom is a life-giving tree,the source of happinessfor all who hold on to her.

19. By his wisdom and knowledgethe Lord createdheaven and earth.

20. By his understandinghe let the ocean break looseand clouds release the rain.

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