Proverbs 10:3 bbe — The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the evil-doers.

Bible in Basic English

"The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the evil-doers."

— Proverbs 10:3, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 10 — Context

1

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

2

Wealth which comes from sin is of no profit, but righteousness gives salvation from death.

3

The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the evil-doers.

4

He who is slow in his work becomes poor, but the hand of the ready worker gets in wealth.

5

He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.

6

Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

Proverbs 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 10:3 say?
Proverbs 10:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the evil-doers.”
Where is Proverbs 10:3 in the Bible?
Proverbs 10:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 3.
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 10:3.
What translation should I read Proverbs 10:3 in?
Proverbs 10:3 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 10:3?
Proverbs 10:3 reads (BBE): “The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the 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.
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