New Century Version

Proverbs 2:7-14 New Century Version (NCV)

7. He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.Like a shield he protects the innocent.

8. He makes sure that justice is done,and he protects those who are loyal to him.

9. Then you will understand what is honest and fairand what is the good and right thing to do.

10. Wisdom will come into your mind,and knowledge will be pleasing to you.

11. Good sense will protect you;understanding will guard you.

12. It will keep you from the wicked,from those whose words are bad,

13. who don’t do what is rightbut what is evil.

14. They enjoy doing wrongand are happy to do what is crooked and evil.