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Proverbs 15:25-1964 bbe — The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow. Evil desig…

Bible in Basic English

25

The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

26

Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

27

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

28

The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

29

The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

30

The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

31

The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.

32

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

33

The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.

— Proverbs 15:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. ”
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Proverbs 15 — Context

22

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

23

A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!

24

Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.

25

The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

26

Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

27

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

28

The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

29

The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

30

The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

31

The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.

32

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

33

The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.

Proverbs 15:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 15:25-1964 say?

Proverbs 15:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow. Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing. He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life. The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things. The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright. The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat. The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise. He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.”

Where is Proverbs 15:25-1964 in the Bible?

Proverbs 15:25-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verses 25–1964.

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 15:25-1964.

What translation should I read Proverbs 15:25-1964 in?

Proverbs 15:25-1964 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 15:25-1964?

Proverbs 15:25-1964 reads (BBE): “The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow. Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing. He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life. The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things. The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright. The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat. The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise. He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.” 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.