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Proverbs 27:20-1964 bbe — The underworld and Abaddon are never full, and the eyes of man have never enough. The heating-pot is for silver and the…

Bible in Basic English

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The underworld and Abaddon are never full, and the eyes of man have never enough.

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The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for.

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Even if a foolish man is crushed with a hammer in a vessel among crushed grain, still his foolish ways will not go from him.

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Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds;

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For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations.

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The grass comes up and the young grass is seen, and the mountain plants are got in.

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The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field:

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There will be goats' milk enough for your food, and for the support of your servant-girls.

— Proverbs 27:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied. The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise. Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds: For riches are not for ever; And doth the crown endure unto all generations? The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in. The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field; Andthere will begoats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, And maintenance for thy maidens. ”
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Proverbs 27 — Context

17

Iron makes iron sharp; so a man makes sharp his friend.

18

Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.

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Like face looking at face in water, so are the hearts of men to one another.

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The underworld and Abaddon are never full, and the eyes of man have never enough.

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The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for.

22

Even if a foolish man is crushed with a hammer in a vessel among crushed grain, still his foolish ways will not go from him.

23

Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds;

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For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations.

25

The grass comes up and the young grass is seen, and the mountain plants are got in.

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The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field:

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There will be goats' milk enough for your food, and for the support of your servant-girls.

Proverbs 27:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 27:20-1964 say?

Proverbs 27:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The underworld and Abaddon are never full, and the eyes of man have never enough. The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for. Even if a foolish man is crushed with a hammer in a vessel among crushed grain, still his foolish ways will not go from him. Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds; For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations. The grass comes up and the young grass is seen, and the mountain plants are got in. The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field: There will be goats' milk enough for your food, and for the support of your servant-girls.”

Where is Proverbs 27:20-1964 in the Bible?

Proverbs 27:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verses 20–1964.

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 27:20-1964.

What translation should I read Proverbs 27:20-1964 in?

Proverbs 27:20-1964 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 27:20-1964?

Proverbs 27:20-1964 reads (BBE): “The underworld and Abaddon are never full, and the eyes of man have never enough. The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for. Even if a foolish man is crushed with a hammer in a vessel among crushed grain, still his foolish ways will not go from him. Take care to have knowledge about the condition of your flocks, looking well after your herds; For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations. The grass comes up and the young grass is seen, and the mountain plants are got in. The lambs are for your clothing, and the he-goats make the value of a field: There will be goats' milk enough for your food, and for the support of your servant-girls.” 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.