Proverbs 11:27-1964 bbe — He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get…

Proverbs 11:27-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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 11:27-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verses 27–1964.

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 11:27-1964.

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Proverbs 11:27-1964 reads (BBE): “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.