Bible in Basic English
"A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly."
— Proverbs 29:11, Bible in Basic English
Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.