Proverbs 11:25 bbe — He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

Bible in Basic English

"He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed."

— Proverbs 11:25, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 11 — Context

22

Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.

23

The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.

24

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.

25

He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

26

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.

27

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.

28

He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

Proverbs 11:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:25 say?
Proverbs 11:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.”
Where is Proverbs 11:25 in the Bible?
Proverbs 11:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 25.
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 11:25.
What translation should I read Proverbs 11:25 in?
Proverbs 11:25 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 11:25?
Proverbs 11:25 reads (BBE): “He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.” 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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