Bible in Basic English
"The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever."
— Proverbs 12:12, Bible in Basic English
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. ”
“The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.”
“The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.”
“He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.”
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”
He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.
An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.
From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.