Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 21:2-9 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

2. We may think we are doingthe right thing,but the Lord always knowswhat is in our hearts.

3. Doing what is right and fairpleases the Lordmore than an offering.

4. Evil people are proudand arrogant,but sin is the only cropthey produce.

5. If you plan and work hard,you will have plenty;if you get in a hurry,you will end up poor.

6. Cheating to get richis a foolish dreamand no less than suicide.

7. You destroy yourselfby being cruel and violentand refusing to live right.

8. All crooks are liars,but anyone who is innocentwill do right.

9. It's better to stay outsideon the roof of your housethan to live insidewith a nagging wife.