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Proverbs 4:10-23 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

10. My child, if you listenand obey my teachings,you will live a long time.

11. I have shown you the waythat makes sense;I have guided youalong the right path.

12. Your road won't be blocked,and you won't stumblewhen you run.

13. Hold firmly to my teachingand never let go.It will mean life for you.

14. Don't follow the bad exampleof cruel and evil people.

15. Turn aside and keep going.Stay away from them.

16. They can't sleep or restuntil they do wrong or harmsome innocent victim.

17. Their food and drinkare violence and cruelty.

18. The lifestyle of good peopleis like sunlight at dawnthat keeps getting brighteruntil broad daylight.

19. The lifestyle of the wickedis like total darkness,and they will never knowwhat makes them stumble.

20. My child, listen carefullyto everything I say.

21. Don't forget a single word,but think about it all.

22. Knowing these teachingswill mean true lifeand good health for you.

23. Carefully guard your thoughtsbecause they are the sourceof true life.

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