Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 18:4-14 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

4. Words of wisdomare a stream that flowsfrom a deep fountain.

5. It's wrong to favour the guiltyand keep the innocentfrom getting justice.

6. Foolish talk will get youinto a lot of trouble.

7. Saying foolish thingsis like setting a trapto destroy yourself.

8. There's nothing so deliciousas the taste of gossip!It melts in your mouth.

9. Being lazy is no differentfrom being a troublemaker.

10. The Lord is a mighty towerwhere his people can runfor safety—

11. the rich think their moneyis a wall of protection.

12. Pride leads to destruction;humility leads to honour.

13. It's stupid and embarrassingto give an answerbefore you listen.

14. Being cheerful helpswhen we are sick,but nothing helpswhen we give up.