Proverbs 13:14

Bible in Basic English 1965

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

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The nets of death were round me, and the pains of the underworld had me in their grip; I was full of trouble and sorrow.

The cords of hell were round me: the nets of death came on me.

The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.

Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.

The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.

A blessing on your good sense and on you, who have kept me today from the crime of blood and from taking into my hands the punishment for my wrongs.