Proverbs 26:10

Bible in Basic English 1965

Like an archer wounding all who go by, is a foolish man overcome by drink.

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If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!

Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.

Who will give to every man his right reward: