Proverbs 19:3 bbe — By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

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"By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord."

— Proverbs 19:3, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.”
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ASV
“The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah. ”
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Proverbs 19 — Context

Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.

Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.

By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.

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

Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

Proverbs 19:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 19:3 say?

Proverbs 19:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.”

Where is Proverbs 19:3 in the Bible?

Proverbs 19:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 3.

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 19:3.

What translation should I read Proverbs 19:3 in?

Proverbs 19:3 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 19:3?

Proverbs 19:3 reads (BBE): “By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.” 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.

Proverbs 19:3 bbe — By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

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