Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 30:5-13 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. Everything God says is true—and it's a shield for allwho come to him for safety.

6. Don't change what God has said!He will correct you and showthat you are a liar.

7. There are two things, Lord,I want you to do for mebefore I die:

8. make me absolutely honestand don't let me be too pooror too rich.Give me just what I need.

9. If I have too much to eat,I might forget about you;if I don't have enough,I might stealand disgrace your name.

10. Don't tell a slave ownersomething bad about oneof the slaves.That slave will curse you,and you will be in trouble.

11. Some people curse their fatherand even their mother;

12. others think they are perfect,but they are stained by sin.

13. Some people are stuck-upand act like snobs;