Proverbs 14:24-29 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

24. Wisdom can make you rich,but foolishness leadsto more foolishness.

25. An honest witnesscan save your life,but liars can't be trusted.

26. If you respect the Lord,you and your childrenhave a strong fortress

27. and a life-giving fountainthat keeps you safefrom deadly traps.

28. Rulers of powerful nationsare held in honour;rulers of weak nationsare nothing at all.

29. It's clever to be patient,but it's stupidto lose your temper.

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