Bible in Basic English
"By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer."
— Proverbs 11:11, Bible in Basic English
The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.
With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.