Proverbs 19:10 bbe — Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

Bible in Basic English

"Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers."

— Proverbs 19:10, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 19:10 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 19 — Context

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All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...

8

He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

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A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.

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Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

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A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.

12

The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.

13

A foolish son is the destruction of his father; and the bitter arguments of a wife are like drops of rain falling without end.

Proverbs 19:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 19:10 say?
Proverbs 19:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.”
Where is Proverbs 19:10 in the Bible?
Proverbs 19:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 10.
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 19:10.
What translation should I read Proverbs 19:10 in?
Proverbs 19:10 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 19:10?
Proverbs 19:10 reads (BBE): “Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.” 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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