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Proverbs 1 1 Be not emulous of evil men, and desire not to be with them; 你不要妒忌作恶的人，不要希求与他们共处； 2 For their hearts plot violence, and their lips speak of foul play. 3 By wisdom is a house built, by understanding is it made firm; 因着智慧，家庭得以兴建；因着明智，家庭得以稳定。 4 And by knowledge are its rooms filled with every precious and pleasing possession. 各种珍奇可爱的宝物，因着智识可储藏满室。 5 A wise man is more powerful than a strong man, and a man of knowledge than a man of might; 智慧人胜于壮士，明智人强于勇士； 6 For it is by wise guidance that you wage your war, and the victory is due to a wealth of counselors. 因为作战须有智谋，胜利在于谋士众多。 7 2 For a fool, to be silent is wisdom; not to open his mouth at the gate. 8 He who plots evil doing-- men call him an intriguer. 9 Beyond intrigue and folly and sin, it is arrogance that men find abominable. 愚人的计谋只是罪恶；狂妄的人为人所憎恶。 10 3 If you remain indifferent in time of adversity, your strength will depart from you. 你若萎靡不振，到灾难的日子，必然气竭力尽。 11 4 Rescue those who are being dragged to death, and from those tottering to execution withdraw not. 被带去受死的人，你应拯救他；行将被杀戮的人，你要挽救他。 12 If you say,＂I know not this man!＂ does not he who tests hearts perceive it? He who guards your life knows it, and he will repay each one according to his deeds. 13 If you eat honey, my son, because it is good, if virgin honey is sweet to your taste; 我儿，你要吃蜜，因为蜜好；蜂房的蜜，香甜可口。 14 Such, you must know, is wisdom to your soul. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off. 对你的灵魂，智慧也是这样：你找得了她，必有好前途；你所希望的，决不会落空。 15 Lie not in wait against the home of the just man, ravage not his dwelling place; 恶人对义人的家，不要图谋不轨；对他的住所，不要加以破坏； 16 5 For the just man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble to ruin. 因为义人虽七次跌倒，仍然要起来；但是恶人一失足，必陷祸患中。 17 Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles, let not your heart exult, 你的仇人跌倒，且不要高兴；他若失足摔倒，且不要心喜； 18 Lest the LORD see it, be displeased with you, and withdraw his wrath from your enemy. 免得上主看见而不快，因而撤消对他的忿怒。 19 Be not provoked with evildoers, nor envious of the wicked; 对作恶的人，你不要动怒；对乖戾之徒，也不必嫉妒； 20 For the evil man has no future, the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 因为恶人终没有好前途，恶人的灯必要熄灭。 21 6 My son, fear the LORD and the king; have nothing to do with those who rebel against them; 22 For suddenly arises the destruction they send, and the ruin from either one, who can measure? 因为他们的惩罚可突然而至；他们的摧残，有谁能知晓？ 23 7 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. 以下是智者的箴言：在判案时，顾及情面，就不公平。 24 He who says to the wicked man,＂You are just＂-- men will curse him, people will denounce him; 25 But those who convict the evildoer will fare well, and on them will come the blessing of prosperity. 按公道加罚的，必事事顺遂；美好的降福，必临于其身。 26 8 He gives a kiss on the lips who makes an honest reply. 应答适宜的人，宛如与人接吻。 27 9 Complete your outdoor tasks, and arrange your work in the field; afterward you can establish your house. 你要先在外经营好事业，在田间将工作准备停当，然后才可建立你的家室。 28 Be not a witness against your neighbor without just cause, thus committing folly with your lips. 29 10 Say not,＂As he did to me, so will I do to him; I will repay the man according to his deeds.＂ 不可说：＂人怎样待我，我怎样待人；照人之所行，我予以还报。＂ 30 I passed by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man without sense; 我走过懒惰人的田地，经过愚昧人的葡萄园： 31 And behold! it was all overgrown with thistles; its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall broken down. 32 And as I gazed at it, I reflected; I saw and learned the lesson: 我看了，便心下自思；我见了，取得了教训： 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest— ＂再睡片刻，再假寐片刻，再抱臂躺卧片刻＂── 34 Then will poverty come upon you like a highwayman, and want like an armed man. 这样，贫穷就要如同窃贼，困乏也要如同武士，向你侵袭。 Footnotes(注解) 1 [1-22] These verses continue an exhortation to wisdom (Proverb 24:3-7, 13-14), and against: violence (Proverb 24:1-2), pride and intrigue (Proverb 24:8-9), callousness (Proverb 24:10-12), injustice (Proverb 24:15-16), joy in the failure of others (Proverb 24:17-18) or scandal at their success (Proverb 24:19-20), and rebellion against authority (Proverb 24:21-22). 2 [7] At the gate: of the city, where justice was administered and public affairs discussed; see note on Ruth 4:1. Cf also Psalm 69:13; 127:5; Proverb 22:22; 31:23, 31. 3 [10] Indifferent: to those who suffer unjustly. 4 [11] Rescue . . . death: most probably refers to the legal rescue of those unjustly condemned to death. 5 [16] The just man overcomes every misfortune which oppresses him. Seven times: i.e., an indefinite number; cf Matthew 18:21- 22; Luke 17:4. 6 [21-22] One owes obedience to God and to supreme civil authority (Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:1-3; 1 Peter 2:13-14). The punishments for failure in either duty transcend the limits of private justice. 7 [23-34] This collection of sayings continues in the same vein as the preceding: it instructs in fairness (Proverb 24:23-26) and preparation for the future (Proverb 24:27); and warns against vengeance (Proverb 24:28-29) and slothfulness (Proverb 24:30-34). 8 [26] He gives a kiss on the lips: shows himself a true friend. 9 [27] This verse is commonly interpreted as advocating careful and practical preparation for marriage. 10 [29] This verse indicates great progress from the principle of the law of Talion (see note on Exodus 21:23-25) toward the teaching found in Romans 12:17-19. Cf also Proverb 25:21-23. |
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