Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 24:4-14 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

4. let good sense fill the roomswith priceless treasures.

5. Wisdom brings strength,and knowledge gives power.

6. Battles are wonby listening to adviceand making a lot of plans.

7. Wisdom is too much for fools!Their advice is no good.

8. No one but troublemakersthink up trouble.

9. Everyone hates senseless foolswho think up ways to sin.

10. Don't give up and be helplessin times of trouble.

11. Don't fail to rescue thosewho are doomed to die.

12. Don't say, “I didn't know it!”God can read your mind.He watches each of usand knows our thoughts.And God will pay us backfor what we do.

13. Honey is good for you,my children,and it tastes sweet.

14. Wisdom is like honeyfor your life—if you find it,your future is bright.