Bible in Basic English
Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
— Proverbs 28:10-1964, Bible in Basic English
“He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods. The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out. In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined. He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy. Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil. As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people. A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him. He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways, shall fall at once. He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty. A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent. He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth. A man that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him. He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him. He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer. He that boasteth and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed. He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved. He that giveth to the poor shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence. When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the just shall be multiplied. ”
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.