Proverbs 17:10-14 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

10. A sensible personaccepts correction,but you can't beat senseinto a fool.

11. Cruel people want to rebel,and so vicious attackerswill be sent against them.

12. A bear robbed of her cubsis far less dangerousthan a stubborn fool.

13. You will always have troubleif you are mean to thosewho are good to you.

14. The start of an argumentis like a water leak—so stop it beforereal trouble breaks out.

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