Bible in Basic English
"The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul."
— Proverbs 18:7, Bible in Basic English
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.