Proverbs 1 He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. 喜爱受教的人,必喜爱智慧;憎恨规劝的人,真是糊涂。 2 The good man wins favor from the LORD, but the schemer is condemned by him. 3 No man is built up by wickedness, but the root of the just will never be disturbed. 贤能的妻子,是她丈夫的冠冕;无耻的妻子,宛如丈夫骨中的腐蚀。 5 The plans of the just are legitimate; the designs of the wicked are deceitful. 义人思念公正,恶人计划诡谲。 6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright saves them. 恶人的言谈,是流血的陷阱;义人的口舌,设法搭救他人。 7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the just stands firm. 恶人一旦倾覆,便不复存在;义人的家室,却得以久存。 8 According to his good sense a man is praised, but one with a warped mind is despised. 人凭自己的识见,获得赞美;但心地邪辟的人,必受轻视。 9 Better a lowly man who supports himself than one of assumed importance who lacks bread. 10 The just man takes care of his beast, but the heart of the wicked is merciless. 义人珍惜禽兽的生命,恶人的心肠残忍刻薄。 11 He who tills his own land has food in plenty, but he who follows idle pursuits is a fool. 自耕其地的人,必得饱食;追求虚幻的人,实属愚昧。 12 The stronghold of evil men will be demolished, but the root of the just is enduring. 邪恶的想望,是恶人的罗网;义人的根基,却永不动摇。 恶人失口,自寻苦恼;义人却能幸免受累。 14 1 From the fruit of his words a man has his fill of good things, and the work of his hands comes back to reward him. 15 The way of the fool seems right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise. 16 The fool immediately shows his anger, but the shrewd man passes over an insult. 愚昧的人,立时显出自己的愤怒;机智的人,却忍辱而不外露。 17 He tells the truth who states what he is sure of, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. 吐露真情,是彰显正义;作假见证,是自欺欺人。 18 The prating of some men is like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise is healing. 出言不慎,有如利刃伤人;智者的口,却常疗愈他人。 19 Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment. 讲实话的唇舌,永垂不朽;说谎话的舌头,瞬息即逝。 20 Deceit is in the hands of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. 图谋恶事的,心怀欺诈;策划和平的,必得喜乐。 21 No harm befalls the just, but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune. 义人常无往不利,恶人却备受灾殃。 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who are truthful are his delight. 欺诈的唇舌,为上主所深恶;行事诚实的,才为他所中悦。 机智的人,使自己的才学深藏不露;心中愚昧的人,只会彰显自己的愚蠢。 24 The diligent hand will govern, but the slothful will be enslaved. 25 Anxiety in a man's heart depresses it, but a kindly word makes it glad. 忧郁使人心消沉,良言使人心快活。 26 The just man surpasses his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 义人给自己的友伴指示道路,恶人的行动却引人误入歧途。 27 The slothful man catches not his prey, but the wealth of the diligent man is great. 懒惰的人,无米为炊;勤劳的人,腰缠万贯。 正义的路,导向生命;邪恶的路,引人丧亡。 Footnotes(注解) 1 [14] Cf Matthew 7:17; Gal 6:8. |