Bible in Basic English
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.
The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.
Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.
There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
A good-for-nothing man is a designer of evil, and in his lips there is a burning fire.
A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.
The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
— Proverbs 16:16-1964, Bible in Basic English
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. ”
Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.
The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.
Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.
There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
A good-for-nothing man is a designer of evil, and in his lips there is a burning fire.
A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.
The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.