Proverbs 8:33 bbe — Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.

Bible in Basic English

"Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go."

— Proverbs 8:33, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 8 — Context

30

Then I was by his side, as a master workman: and I was his delight from day to day, playing before him at all times;

31

Playing in his earth; and my delight was with the sons of men.

32

Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.

33

Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.

34

Happy is the man who gives ear to me, watching at my doors day by day, keeping his place by the pillars of my house.

35

For whoever gets me gets life, and grace from the Lord will come to him.

36

But he who does evil to me, does wrong to his soul: all my haters are in love with death.

Proverbs 8:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:33 say?
Proverbs 8:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.”
Where is Proverbs 8:33 in the Bible?
Proverbs 8:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 33.
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 8:33.
What translation should I read Proverbs 8:33 in?
Proverbs 8:33 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 8:33?
Proverbs 8:33 reads (BBE): “Take my teaching and be wise; do not let it go.” 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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