Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 18:16-24 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

16. A gift will get you into see anyone.

17. You may think you have wonyour case in court,until your opponent speaks.

18. Drawing straws is one wayto settle a difficult case.

19. Making up with a friendyou have offendedis harder than breakingthrough a city wall.

20. Make your words good—you will be glad you did.

21. Words can bring death or life!Talk too much, and you will eateverything you say.

22. A man's greatest treasureis his wife—she is a gift from the Lord.

23. The poor must beg for help,but the rich can givea harsh reply.

24. Some friends don't help,but a true friend is closerthan your own family.