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Proverbs 10:25-1964 bbe — When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever. Like acid drink to the…

Bible in Basic English

25

When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever.

26

Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.

27

The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.

28

The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.

29

The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil.

30

The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land.

31

The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.

32

The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

— Proverbs 10:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever. As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.”
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Proverbs 10 — Context

22

The blessing of the Lord gives wealth: hard work makes it no greater.

23

It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.

24

The thing feared by the evil-doer will come to him, but the upright man will get his desire.

25

When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever.

26

Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.

27

The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.

28

The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.

29

The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil.

30

The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land.

31

The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.

32

The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

Proverbs 10:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 10:25-1964 say?

Proverbs 10:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever. Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him. The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short. The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow. The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil. The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land. The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off. The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.”

Where is Proverbs 10:25-1964 in the Bible?

Proverbs 10:25-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verses 25–1964.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 10:25-1964.

What translation should I read Proverbs 10:25-1964 in?

Proverbs 10:25-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 10:25-1964?

Proverbs 10:25-1964 reads (BBE): “When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever. Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him. The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short. The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow. The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil. The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land. The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off. The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.