Bible in Basic English
"Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire."
— Proverbs 28:2, Bible in Basic English
“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. ”
“In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.”
“When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.”
“For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.”
“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.”
The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.