Proverbs 14:11 bbe — The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.

Bible in Basic English

"The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well."

— Proverbs 14:11, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 14 — Context

8

The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.

9

In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.

10

No one has knowledge of a man's grief but himself; and a strange person has no part in his joy.

11

The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.

12

There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

13

Even while laughing the heart may be sad; and after joy comes sorrow.

14

He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.

Proverbs 14:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 14:11 say?
Proverbs 14:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.”
Where is Proverbs 14:11 in the Bible?
Proverbs 14:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 11.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 14:11.
What translation should I read Proverbs 14:11 in?
Proverbs 14:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 14:11?
Proverbs 14:11 reads (BBE): “The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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