Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 29:21-27 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

21. Slaves you treat kindlyfrom their childhoodwill cause you sorrow.

22. A person with a quick temperstirs up argumentsand commits a lot of sins.

23. Too much pride brings disgrace;humility leads to honour.

24. If you take part in a crimeyou are your worst enemy,because even under oathyou can't tell the truth.

25. Don't fall into the trapof being a coward—trust the Lord,and you will be safe.

26. Many try to make friendswith a ruler,but justice comesfrom the Lord.

27. Good people and criminalscan't stand each other.