Bible in Basic English
"When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him."
— Proverbs 19:25, Bible in Basic English
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
“Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ”
“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”
“Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.”
“The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.”
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.
A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.