Proverbs 11:21-26 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

21. You can be sure of this:all crooks will be punished,but God's people won't.

22. A beautiful womanwho acts foolishlyis like a gold ringon the snout of a pig.

23. Good people want what is best,but troublemakershope to stir up trouble.

24. Sometimes you can become richby being generousor poor by being greedy.

25. Generosity will be rewarded:give a cup of water,and you will receivea cup of water in return.

26. Charge too much for grain,and you will be cursed;sell it at a fair price,and you will be praised.

Proverbs 11