Proverbs 8:13-22 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

13. If you respect the Lord,you will hate evil.I hate pride and conceitand deceitful lies.

14. I am strong, and I offersensible adviceand sound judgment.

15. By my power kings govern,and rulers make lawsthat are fair.

16. Every honest leader ruleswith help from me.

17. I love everyone who loves me,and I will be found by allwho honestly search.

18. I can make you rich and famous,important and successful.

19. What you receive from meis more valuablethan even the finest goldor the purest silver.

20. I always do what is right,

21. and I give great richesto everyone who loves me.

22. From the beginning,I was with the Lord.I was there before he began

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