Bible in Basic English
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
— Proverbs 12:18-1964, Bible in Basic English
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. ”
“There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy. There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil. Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork. Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad. The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent. In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death. ”
“There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.”
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.
There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.