Bible in Basic English
"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."
— Proverbs 12:14, Bible in Basic English
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.
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.