Bible in Basic English
"Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near."
— Proverbs 10:14, Bible in Basic English
The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.
Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.
In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.
The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.
The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.