Bible in Basic English
"For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long."
— Proverbs 9:11, Bible in Basic English
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.
The foolish woman is full of noise; she has no sense at all.
Seated at the door of her house, in the high places of the town,