Bible in Basic English
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 12:26-1964, Bible in Basic English
“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 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. ”
“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 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.”
“He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death. ”
“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. ”
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.