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Proverbs 与众寡合的，只求私意；对任何指教，都表忿恨。 2 The fool takes no delight in understanding, but rather in displaying what he thinks. 愚昧的人不喜爱受教，只爱显露自己的心意。 3 With wickedness comes contempt, and with disgrace comes scorn. 4 The words from a man's mouth are deep waters, but the source of wisdom is a flowing brook. 哲人口中的言语有如深水，又如汹涌的溪流，生命的泉源。 5 It is not good to be partial to the guilty, and so to reject a rightful claim. 在判案时，徇恶人之私，加害于义人，实属不公。 6 The fool's lips lead him into strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. 愚人的唇舌，常引起争端；愚人的口舌，常自招责打。 7 The fool's mouth is his ruin; his lips are a snare to his life. 愚人的舌，使自己丧亡；他的嘴唇，是害己的陷阱。 8 The words of a talebearer are like dainty morsels that sink into one's inmost being. 进谗者的话，如可口美味，能深深透入肺腑的深处。 9 The man who is slack in his work is own brother to the man who is destructive. 懒于操劳的人，是败子的弟兄。 10 1 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just man runs to it and is safe. 上主的名号，是坚固保垒；义人投入内，必得享安全。 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city; he fancies it a high wall. 富人的财产，是他的坚城；在他意想中，象座高墙。 12 2 Before his downfall a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honors. 心傲是灭亡的前导，心谦是光荣的前驱。 13 3 He who answers before he hears-- his is the folly and the shame. 未听而先答，真昏愚可耻。 刚毅的精神，能忍受病苦；若精神萎靡，有谁能支持？ 15 The mind of the intelligent gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 明智人的心，必获得学问；智慧人的耳，必探求知识。 礼物能给人大开门路，引人晋谒权贵。 17 The man who pleads his case first seems to be in the right; then his opponent comes and puts him to the test. 先诉理者似有理，对手来时再审断。 18 4 The lot puts an end to disputes, and is decisive in a controversy between the mighty. 抽签可以使争端平息，也能调解权贵的纠纷。 兄弟若不和，比坚城还难攻克；他们的争辩，有如碉堡的门闩。 20 5 From the fruit of his mouth a man has his fill; with the yield of his lips he sates himself. 人必以口中果实充满肚腹，必饱尝自己唇舌的出产。 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who make it a friend shall eat its fruit. 死亡和生命，全在乎唇舌；放纵唇舌的，必自食其果。 22 He who finds a wife finds happiness; it is a favor he receives from the LORD. 谁觅得了贤妻，便觅得了幸福，得了上主恩眷。 23 The poor man implores, but the rich man answers harshly. 贫穷的人哀恳乞怜；富贵的人厉声以对。 24 Some friends bring ruin on us, but a true friend is more loyal than a brother. 交朋友过多，必会有损害；但有些朋友，远胜亲兄弟。 Footnotes（注解） 1 [10-11] Religion is a strong support and sure refuge in the struggle of life. The rich foolishly rely on their wealth for such support. 2 [12] Compare the Savior's words: "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted" (Matthew 23:12). 3 [13] To speak without first listening is characteristic of a fool; cf Proverb 10:14; Sirach 11:8. 4 [18] See note on Proverb 16:33. 5 [20-21] Everyone must accept the consequences, of benefit or harm to himself, which his words produce. |
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