Bible in Basic English
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.
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.
— Proverbs 29:9-1964, Bible in Basic English
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. ”
“If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever. The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last. An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. ”
In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
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.
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.