Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 28:7-19 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

7. It makes good senseto obey the Law of God,but you disgrace your parentsif you make friendswith worthless nobodies.

8. If you make money by charginghigh interest rates,you will lose it all to someonewho cares for the poor.

9. God cannot stand the prayersof anyone who disobeyshis Law.

10. By leading good people to sin,you dig a pit for yourself,but all who live rightwill have a bright future.

11. The rich think highlyof themselves,but anyone poor and sensiblesees right through them.

12. When an honest person wins,it's time to celebrate;when crooks are in control,it's best to hide.

13. If you don't confess your sins,you will be a failure.But God will be mercifulif you confess your sinsand give them up.

14. The Lord blesses everyonewho is afraid to do evil,but if you are cruel,you will end up in trouble.

15. A ruler who ill-treats the pooris like a roaring lionor a bear hunting for food.

16. A heartless leader is a fool,but anyone who refusesto get rich by cheating otherswill live a long time.

17. Don't give help to murderers!Make them stay on the runfor as long as they live.

18. Honesty will keep you safe,but everyone who is crookedwill suddenly fall.

19. Work hard, and you will havea lot of food;waste time, and you will havea lot of trouble.