Good News Bible Anglicised

Wisdom 1:1-5 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

1. Love justice, you rulers of the world. Set your minds sincerely on the Lord, and look for him with all honesty.

2. Those who do not try to test him will find him; he will show himself to those who trust him.

3. Dishonest thoughts separate people from God, and if we are foolish enough to test him, his power will put us to shame.

4. Wisdom will never be at home with anyone who is deceitful or who is a slave of sin.

5. Everyone who is holy has learnt to stay away from deceitful people. He will not stay around when foolish thoughts are being expressed; he will not feel comfortable when injustice is done.