Proverbs 13 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Proverbs 13
1A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
2A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.
3He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
4The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
5The upright man is a hater of false words: the evil-doer gets a bad name and is put to shame.
6Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.
7A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.
8A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
9There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
10The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
11Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
12Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
13He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.
15Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.
16A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
17A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
18Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.
19To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.
20Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.
21Evil will overtake sinners, but the upright will be rewarded with good.
22The heritage of the good man is handed down to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the upright man.
23There is much food in the ploughed land of the poor; but it is taken away by wrongdoing.
24He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.
25The upright man has food to the full measure of his desire, but there will be no food for the stomach of evil-doers.
Proverbs 13
1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Proverbs 13
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A simplified translation using a limited English vocabulary for clarity and accessibility. Helpful for new readers, ESL learners, and quick comprehension. Great for devotional reading and getting the big picture of each passage.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
A modern public domain translation with clear, contemporary English. Designed for readability while staying close to the source text. A solid option for both daily reading and study.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 13:16
"A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts."
"Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly."
