Bible in Basic English
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 12:22-1964, Bible in Basic English
“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. ”
“The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly. The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.”
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.