Bible in Basic English
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
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.
— Proverbs 28:6-1964, Bible in Basic English
“A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich. The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents. The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy. The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out. The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy. Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil. Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him. The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once. The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty. A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished. To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread. The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him. The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue. The one who robs his father and mother and says,“There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys. The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape. The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses. When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.”
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.
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
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.