Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Proverbs 5:1-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. My son, if you listen closelyto my wisdom and good sense,

2. you will have sound judgment,and you will always knowthe right thing to say.

3. The words of an immoral womanmay be as sweet as honeyand as smooth as olive oil.

4. But all that you really getfrom being with heris bitter poison and pain.

5. If you follow her,she will lead you downto the world of the dead.

6. She has missed the paththat leads to lifeand doesn't even know it.

7. My son, listen to meand do everything I say.

8. Stay away from a bad woman!Don't even go near the doorof her house.