Proverbs 11:13-1964 bbe — He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered. When there is…

Proverbs 11:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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. He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe. A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth. The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself. The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness. So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself. The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe. Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense. The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer. A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need. He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price. He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it. He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf. The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted. The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls. If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!”

Proverbs 11:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verses 13–1964.

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

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.

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 11:13-1964.

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Proverbs 11:13-1964 reads (BBE): “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. He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe. A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth. The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself. The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness. So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself. The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe. Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense. The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer. A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need. He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed. He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price. He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it. He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf. The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted. The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls. If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!” 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.