Proverbs 13:8-15 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

8. The rich may haveto pay a ransom,but the poor don't havethat problem.

9. The lamp of a good personkeeps on shining;the lamp of an evil personsoon goes out.

10. Too much pride causes trouble.Be sensible and take advice.

11. Money wrongly gotwill disappear bit by bit;money earned little by littlewill grow and grow.

12. Not getting what you wantcan make you feel sick,but a wish that comes trueis a life-giving tree.

13. If you reject God's teaching,you will pay the price;if you obey his commands,you will be rewarded.

14. Sensible instructionis a life-giving fountainthat helps you escapeall deadly traps.

15. Sound judgment is praised,but people without good senseare on the way to disaster.

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