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Proverbs 12:16-1964 ·Bible in Basic English

“A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret. The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit. There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again. True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute. Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy. No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil. False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight. A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts. The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work. Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad. The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them. He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth. In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.”

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