Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 12:1-10 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. To accept correction is wise,to reject it is stupid.

2. The Lord likes everyonewho lives right,but he punishes everyonewho makes evil plans.

3. Sin cannot offer security!But if you live right,you will be as secureas a tree with deep roots.

4. A helpful wife is a jewelfor her husband,but a shameless wifewill make his bones rot.

5. Good people have kind thoughts,but you should never trustthe advice of someone evil.

6. Bad advice is a deadly trap,but good adviceis like a shield.

7. Once the wicked are defeated,they are gone for ever,but no one who obeys Godwill ever be thrown down.

8. Good sense is worthy of praise,but stupidity is a curse.

9. It's better to be ordinaryand have only one servantthan to think you are somebodyand starve to death.

10. Good people are kindto their animals,but a mean person is cruel.