Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 14:13-24 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

13. Sorrow may hidebehind laughter,and happiness may endin sorrow.

14. You harvest what you plant,whether good or bad.

15. Don't be stupidand believe all you hear;be clever and knowwhere you are headed.

16. Only a stupid foolis never cautious—so be extra carefuland stay out of trouble.

17. Fools have quick tempers,and no one likes youif you can't be trusted.

18. Stupidity leads to foolishness;be clever and learn.

19. The wicked will come crawlingto those who obey God.

20. You have no friendsif you are poor,but you have lots of friendsif you are rich.

21. It's wrong to hate others,but God blesses everyonewho is kind to the poor.

22. It's a mistaketo make evil plans,but you will have loyal friendsif you want to do right.

23. Hard work is worthwhile,but empty talkwill make you poor.

24. Wisdom can make you rich,but foolishness leadsto more foolishness.