Bible in Basic English
"The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light."
— Proverbs 18:17, Bible in Basic English
“He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.”
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.