Proverbs 22:3-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

3. When you see trouble coming,don't be stupidand walk right into it—be clever and hide.

4. Respect and serve the Lord!Your reward will be wealth,a long life, and honour.

5. Crooks walk down a roadfull of thorny traps.Stay away from there!

6. Teach your childrenright from wrong,and when they are grownthey will still do right.

7. The poor are ruled by the rich,and those who borroware slaves of moneylenders.

8. Troublemakers get in trouble,and their terrible angerwill get them nowhere.

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