Proverbs 8:13 bbe — The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are…

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"The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me."

— Proverbs 8:13, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 8 — Context

10

Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

11

For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

12

I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.

13

The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.

14

Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.

15

Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

16

Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness.

Proverbs 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:13 say?
Proverbs 8:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.”
Where is Proverbs 8:13 in the Bible?
Proverbs 8:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 13.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 8:13.
What translation should I read Proverbs 8:13 in?
Proverbs 8:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 8:13?
Proverbs 8:13 reads (BBE): “The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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