Proverbs

Aphorisms on wisdom, folly, and the conduct of life

A compendium of practical wisdom in the form of short sayings and longer instructional discourses. Its opening chapters personify Wisdom as a woman calling out in the streets; later sections collect proverbs traditionally attributed to Solomon and to other sages.

第1章

以色列王大衞兒子所羅門的箴言．

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

要使人曉得智慧和訓誨．分辨通達的言語．

To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

使人處事．領受智慧、仁義、公平、正直的訓誨．

To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;

使愚人靈明、使少年人有知識和謀畧．

To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:

使智慧人聽見、增長學問、使聰明人得着智謀、

That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

使人明白箴言和譬喻、懂得智慧人的言詞和謎語。

To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

敬畏耶和華是知識的開端．愚妄人藐視智慧和訓誨。

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

我兒、要聽你父親的訓誨、不可離棄你母親的法則〈或作指教〉．

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

因爲這要作你頭上的華冠、你項上的金鍊。

For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.

我兒、惡人若引誘你、你不可隨從。

My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.

他們若說、你與我們同去、我們要埋伏流人之血、要蹲伏害無罪之人．

If they say, Come with us, Let us lay wait for blood; Let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause;

我們好像陰間、把他們活活吞下．他們如同下坑的人、被我們囫圇吞了．

Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, And whole, as those that go down into the pit;

我們必得各樣寶物、將所擄來的裝滿房屋．

We shall find all precious substance; We shall fill our houses with spoil;

你與我們大家同分．我們共用一個囊袋。

Thou shalt cast thy lot among us; We will all have one purse:

我兒、不要與他們同行一道．禁止你腳走他們的路．

My son, walk not thou in the way with them; Refrain thy foot from their path:

因爲他們的腳奔跑行惡、他們急速流人的血。

For their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed blood.

好像飛鳥、網羅設在眼前仍不躱避．

For in vain is the net spread In the sight of any bird:

這些人埋伏、是爲自流己血．蹲伏、是爲自害己命。

And these lay wait for their own blood; They lurk privily for their own lives.

凡貪戀財利的、所行之路、都是如此．這貪戀之心、乃奪去得財者之命。

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

智慧在街市上呼喊、在寬闊處發聲．

Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;

在熱鬧街頭喊叫、在城門口、在城中發出言語．

She crieth in the chief place of concourse; At the entrance of the gates, In the city, she uttereth her words:

說、你們愚昧人喜愛愚昧、褻慢人喜歡褻慢、愚頑人恨惡知識、要到幾時呢。

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

你們當因我的責備回轉．我要將我的靈澆灌你們、將我的話指示你們。

Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.

我呼喚、你們不肯聽從．我伸手、無人理會．

Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded;

反輕棄我一切的勸戒、不肯受我的責備。

But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof:

你們遭災難、我就發笑．驚恐臨到你們、我必嗤笑．

I also will laugh in [the day of] your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

驚恐臨到你們、好像狂風、災難來到、如同暴風．急難痛苦臨到你們身上．

When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.

那時、你們必呼求我、我卻不答應、懇切的尋找我、卻尋不見．

Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

因爲你們恨惡知識、不喜愛敬畏耶和華、

For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah:

不聽我的勸戒、藐視我一切的責備、

They would none of my counsel; They despised all my reproof.

所以必喫自結的果子、充滿自設的計謀。

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.

愚昧人背道、必殺己身．愚頑人安逸、必害己命。

For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.

惟有聽從我的、必安然居住、得享安靜、不怕災禍。

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.

第2章

我兒、你若領受我的言語、存記我的命令、

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

側耳聽智慧、專心求聰明．

So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

呼求明哲、揚聲求聰明、

Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

尋找他如尋找銀子、搜求他如搜求隱藏的珍寶、

If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:

你就明白敬畏耶和華、得以認識神。

Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.

因爲、耶和華賜人智慧．知識和聰明都由他口而出．

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

他給正直人存留眞智慧、給行爲純正的人作盾牌．

He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity;

爲要保守公平人的路、護庇虔敬人的道．

That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.

你也必明白仁義、公平、正直、一切的善道。

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, [yea], every good path.

智慧必入你心．你的靈要以知識爲美．

For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

謀畧必護衞你．聰明必保守你．

Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:

要救你脫離惡道〈惡道或作惡人的道〉、脫離說乖謬話的人。

To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;

那等人捨棄正直的路、行走黑暗的道、

Who forsake the paths of uprightness, To walk in the ways of darkness;

歡喜作惡、喜愛惡人的乖僻．

Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil;

在他們的道中彎曲、在他們的路上偏僻。

Who are crooked in their ways, And wayward in their paths:

智慧要救你脫離淫婦、就是那油嘴滑舌的外女．

To deliver thee from the strange woman, Even from the foreigner that flattereth with her words;

他離棄幼年的配偶、忘了神的盟約．

That forsaketh the friend of her youth, And forgetteth the covenant of her God:

他的家陷入死地、他的路偏向陰間．

For her house inclineth unto death, And her paths unto the dead;

凡到他那裏去的不得轉回、也得不着生命的路。

None that go unto her return again, Neither do they attain unto the paths of life:

智慧必使你行善人的道、守義人的路。

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.

正直人必在世上居住．完全人必在地上存留。

For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it.

惟有惡人必然剪除．奸詐的、必然拔出。

But the wicked shall be cut off from the land, And the treacherous shall be rooted out of it.

第3章

我兒、不要忘記我的法則．〈或作指教〉你心要謹守我的誡命．

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:

因爲他必將長久的日子、生命的年數、與平安、加給你。

For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee.

不可使慈愛誠實離開你．要繫在你頸項上、刻在你心版上．

Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

這樣、你必在神和世人眼前蒙恩寵、有聰明。

So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.

你要專心仰賴耶和華、不可倚靠自己的聰明．

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

在你一切所行的事上、都要認定他、他必指引你的路。

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

不要自以爲有智慧．要敬畏耶和華、遠離惡事．

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

這便醫治你的肚臍、滋潤你的百骨。

It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.

你要以財物和一切初熟的土產、尊榮耶和華．

Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:

這樣、你的倉房、必充滿有餘、你的酒醡、有新酒盈溢。

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

我兒、你不可輕看耶和華的管教〈或作懲治〉、也不可厭煩他的責備．

My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:

因爲耶和華所愛的、他必責備．正如父親責備所喜愛的兒子。

For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

得智慧、得聰明的、這人便爲有福。

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

因爲得智慧勝過得銀子、其利益強如精金．

For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

比珍珠〈或作紅寶石〉寶貴．你一切所喜愛的、都不足與比較。

She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

他右手有長壽．左手有富貴。

Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

他的道是安樂、他的路全是平安。

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

他與持守他的作生命樹．持定他的俱各有福。

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

耶和華以智慧立地．以聰明定天．

Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.

以知識使深淵裂開、使天空滴下甘露。

By his knowledge the depths were broken up, And the skies drop down the dew.

我兒、要謹守眞智慧和謀畧．不可使他離開你的眼目．

My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

這樣、他必作你的生命、頸項的美飾。

So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

你就坦然行路、不至碰腳。

Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble.

你躺下、必不懼怕．你躺臥、睡得香甜。

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

忽然來的驚恐、不要害怕．惡人遭毀滅、也不要恐懼．

Be not afraid of sudden fear, Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh:

因爲耶和華是你所倚靠的．他必保守你的腳不陷入網羅。

For Jehovah will be thy confidence, And will keep thy foot from being taken.

你手若有行善的力量、不可推辭、就當向那應得的人施行。

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

你那裏若有現成的、不可對鄰舍說、去罷、明天再來、我必給你。

Say not unto thy neighbor, Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give; When thou hast it by thee.

你的鄰舍、旣在你附近安居、你不可設計害他。

Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

人未曾加害與你、不可無故與他相爭。

Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.

不可嫉妒強暴的人、也不可選擇他所行的路。

Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.

因爲乖僻人爲耶和華所憎惡．正直人爲他所親密。

For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

耶和華咒詛惡人的家庭、賜福與義人的居所。

The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

他譏誚那好譏誚的人、賜恩給謙卑的人。

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

智慧人必承受尊榮．愚昧人高陞也成爲羞辱。

The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.

第4章

衆子阿、要聽父親的教訓、留心得知聰明．

Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:

因我所給你們的、是好教訓．不可離棄我的法則〈或作指教〉。

For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.

我在父親面前爲孝子、在母親眼中爲獨一的嬌兒。

For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

父親教訓我說、你心要存記我的言語、遵守我的命令、便得存活。

And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;

要得智慧、要得聰明、不可忘記、也不可偏離我口中的言語．

Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

不可離棄智慧、智慧就護衞你．要愛他、他就保守你。

Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.

智慧爲首．所以要得智慧．在你一切所得之內、必得聰明。〈或作用你一切所得的去換聰明〉。

Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

高舉智慧、他就使你高陞．懷抱智慧、他就使你尊榮。

Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.

他必將華冠加在你頭上、把榮冕交給你。

She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.

我兒、你要聽受我的言語、就必延年益壽。

Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.

我已指教你走智慧的道、引導你行正直的路。

I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.

你行走、腳步必不致狹窄．你奔跑、也不致跌倒。

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

要持定訓誨、不可放鬆．必當謹守、因爲他是你的生命。

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.

不可行惡人的路．不要走壞人的道。

Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.

要躱避、不可經過．要轉身而去。

Avoid it, pass not by it; Turn from it, and pass on.

這等人若不行惡、不得睡覺．不使人跌倒、睡臥不安。

For they sleep not, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

因爲他們以奸惡喫餅、以強暴喝酒。

For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.

但義人的路、好像黎明的光、越照越明、直到日午。

But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

惡人的道、好像幽暗．自己不知因甚麼跌倒。

The way of the wicked is as darkness: They know not at what they stumble.

我兒、要留心聽我的言詞、側耳聽我的話語．

My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings.

都不可離你的眼目．要存記在你心中。

Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.

因爲得着他的、就得了生命、又得了醫全體的良藥。

For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.

你要保守你心、勝過保守一切〈或作你要切切保守你心〉因爲一生的果效、是由心發出。

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

你要除掉邪僻的口、棄絕乖謬的嘴。

Put away from thee a wayward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee.

你的眼目、要向前正看你的眼睛〈原文作皮〉當向前直觀。

Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

要修平你腳下的路、堅定你一切的道。

Make level the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established.

不可偏向左右．要使你的腳離開邪惡。

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: Remove thy foot from evil.

第5章

我兒、要留心我智慧的話語、側耳聽我聰明的言詞．

My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:

爲要使你謹守謀畧、嘴唇保存知識。

That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

因爲淫婦的嘴滴下蜂蜜、他的口比油更滑．

For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil:

至終卻苦似茵蔯、快如兩刃的刀。

But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.

他的腳、下入死地．他腳步、踏住陰間．

Her feet go down to death; Her steps take hold on Sheol;

以致他找不着生命平坦的道．他的路變遷不定、自己還不知道。

So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, [and] she knoweth [it] not.

衆子阿、現在要聽從我、不可離棄我口中的話。

Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.

你所行的道要離他遠、不可就近他的房門．

Remove thy way far from her, And come not nigh the door of her house;

恐怕將你的尊榮給別人、將你的歲月給殘忍的人．

Lest thou give thine honor unto others, And thy years unto the cruel;

恐怕外人滿得你的力量、你勞碌得來的、歸入外人的家．

Lest strangers be filled with thy strength, And thy labors [be] in the house of an alien,

終久你皮肉和身體消毀、你就悲歎、

And thou mourn at thy latter end, When thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

說、我怎麼恨惡訓誨、心中藐視責備、

And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;

也不聽從我師傅的話、又不側耳聽那教訓我的人。

Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

我在聖會裏、幾乎落在諸般惡中。

I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.

你要喝自己池中的水、飲自己井裏的活水。

Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well.

你的泉源豈可漲溢在外．你的河水豈可流在街上．

Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets?

惟獨歸你一人、不可與外人同用。

Let them be for thyself alone, And not for strangers with thee.

要使你的泉源蒙福．要喜悅你幼年所娶的妻。

Let thy fountain be blessed; And rejoice in the wife of thy youth.

他如可愛的麀鹿、可喜的母鹿．願他的胸懷、使你時時知足．他的愛情、使你常常戀慕。

[As] a loving hind and a pleasant doe, Let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; And be thou ravished always with her love.

我兒、你爲何戀慕淫婦、爲何抱外女的胸懷．

For why shouldest thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, And embrace the bosom of a foreigner?

因爲人所行的道、都在耶和華眼前．他也修平人一切的路。

For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah; And he maketh level all his paths.

惡人必被自己的罪孽捉住．他必被自己的罪惡如繩索纏繞。

His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.

他因不受訓誨、就必死亡．又因愚昧過甚、必走差了路。

He shall die for lack of instruction; And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

第6章

我兒、你若爲朋友作保、替外人擊掌、

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

你就被口中的話語纏住、被嘴裏的言語捉住。

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

我兒、你旣落在朋友手中、就當這樣行、纔可救自己．你要自卑、去懇求你的朋友．

Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor: Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbor;

不要容你的眼睛睡覺、不要容你的眼皮打盹．

Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;

要救自己、如鹿脫離獵戶的手、如鳥脫離捕鳥人的手。

Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

懶惰人哪、你去察看螞蟻的動作、就可得智慧．

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:

螞蟻沒有元帥、沒有官長、沒有君王、

Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,

尚且在夏天豫備食物、在收割時聚斂糧食。

Provideth her bread in the summer, And gathereth her food in the harvest.

懶惰人哪、你要睡到幾時呢．你何時睡醒呢。

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

再睡片時、打盹片時、抱着手躺臥片時、

[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep:

你的貧窮就必如強盜速來、你的缺乏彷彿拿兵器的人來到。

So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.

無賴的惡徒、行動就用乖僻的口．

A worthless person, a man of iniquity, Is he that walketh with a perverse mouth;

用眼傳神、用腳示意、用指點畫．

That winketh with his eyes, that speaketh with his feet, That maketh signs with his fingers;

心中乖僻、常設惡謀、布散分爭。

In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.

所以災難必忽然臨到他身．他必頃刻敗壞無法可治。

Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.

耶和華所恨惡的有六樣、連他心所憎惡的共有七樣．

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

就是高傲的眼、撒謊的舌、流無辜人血的手、

Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;

圖謀惡計的心、飛跑行惡的腳、

A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

吐謊言的假見證、並弟兄中布散分爭的人。

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

我兒、要謹守你父親的誡命、不可離棄你母親的法則．〈或作指教〉

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

要常繫在你心上、掛在你項上。

Bind them continually upon thy heart; Tie them about thy neck.

你行走、他必引導你．你躺臥、他必保守你．你睡醒、他必與你談論。

When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

因爲誡命是燈．法則〈或作指教〉是光、訓誨的責備是生命的道．

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

能保你遠離惡婦、遠離外女諂媚的舌頭。

To keep thee from the evil woman, From the flattery of the foreigner`s tongue.

你心中不要戀慕他的美色、也不要被他眼皮勾引。

Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

因爲妓女能使人只剩一塊餅、淫婦獵取人寶貴的生命。

For on account of a harlot [a man is brought] to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

人若懷裏搋火、衣服豈能不燒呢。

Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

人若在火炭上走、腳豈能不燙呢。

Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?

親近鄰舍之妻的、也是如此．凡挨近他的、不免受罰。

So he that goeth in to his neighbor`s wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.

賊因飢餓偷竊充饑、人不藐視他．

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal To satisfy himself when he is hungry:

若被找着、他必賠還七倍．必將家中所有的、盡都償還。

But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.

與婦人行淫的、便是無知、行這事的、必喪掉生命。

He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.

他必受傷損、必被凌辱．他的羞恥不得塗抹。

Wounds and dishonor shall he get; And his reproach shall not be wiped away.

因爲人的嫉恨、成了烈怒．報仇的時候、決不留情。

For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

甚麼贖價、他都不顧．你雖送許多禮物、他也不肯干休。

He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

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我兒、你要遵守我的言語、將我的命令存記在心．

My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.

遵守我的命令、就得存活．保守我的法則〈或作指教〉好像保守眼中的瞳人．

Keep my commandments and live; And my law as the apple of thine eye.

繫在你指頭上、刻在你心版上。

Bind them upon thy fingers; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart.

對智慧說、你是我的姊妹．稱呼聰明爲你的親人．

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding [thy] kinswoman:

他就保你遠離淫婦、遠離說諂媚話的外女。

That they may keep thee from the strange woman, From the foreigner that flattereth with her words.

我曾在我房屋的窗戶內、從我窗櫺之間、往外觀看．

For at the window of my house I looked forth through my lattice;

見愚蒙人內、少年人中、分明有一個無知的少年人、

And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,

從街上經過、走近淫婦的巷口、直往通他家的路去、

Passing through the street near her corner; And he went the way to her house,

在黃昏、或晚上、或半夜、或黑暗之中、

In the twilight, in the evening of the day, In the middle of the night and in the darkness.

看哪、有一個婦人來迎接他、是妓女的打扮、有詭詐的心思。

And, behold, there met him a woman With the attire of a harlot, and wily of heart.

這婦人喧嚷不守約束、在家裏停不住腳．

She is clamorous and wilful; Her feet abide not in her house:

有時在街市上、有時在寬闊處、或在各巷口蹲伏．

Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner.

拉住那少年人、與他親嘴、臉無羞恥對他說、

So she caught him, and kissed him, [And] with an impudent face she said unto him:

平安祭在我這裏．今日纔還了我所許的願。

Sacrifices of peace-offerings are with me; This day have I paid my vows.

因此、我出來迎接你、懇切求見你的面、恰巧遇見了你。

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, Diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

我已經用繡花毯子、和埃及線織的花紋布、鋪了我的牀。

I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.

我又用沒藥、沉香、桂皮薰了我的榻。

I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

你來、我們可以飽享愛情、直到早晨．我們可以彼此親愛歡樂。

Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; Let us solace ourselves with loves.

因爲我丈夫不在家、出門行遠路．

For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:

他手拿銀囊．必到月望纔回家。

He hath taken a bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon.

淫婦用許多巧言誘他隨從、用諂媚的嘴逼他同行。

With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.

少年人立刻跟隨他、好像牛往宰殺之地、又像愚昧人帶鎖鍊、去受刑罰．

He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as [one in] fetters to the correction of the fool;

直等箭穿他的肝、如同雀鳥急入網羅、卻不知是自喪己命。

Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.

衆子阿、現在要聽從我、留心聽我口中的話。

Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.

你的心、不可偏向淫婦的道．不要入他的迷途。

Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths.

因爲被他傷害仆倒的不少．被他殺戮的而且甚多。

For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host.

他的家是在陰間之路、下到死亡之宮。

Her house is the way to Sheol, Going down to the chambers of death.

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智慧豈不呼叫、聰明豈不發聲。

Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?

他在道旁高處的頂上、在十字路口站立．

On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;

在城門旁、在城門口、在城門洞、大聲說、

Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:

衆人哪、我呼叫你們．我向世人發聲。

Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.

說、愚蒙人哪、你們要會悟靈明．愚昧人哪、你們當心裏明白。

O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

你們當聽、因我要說極美的話．我張嘴要論正直的事。

Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

我的口要發出眞理．我的嘴憎惡邪惡。

For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

我口中的言語、都是公義、並無彎曲乖僻。

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

有聰明的以爲明顯、得知識的以爲正直．

They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.

你們當受我的教訓、不受白銀．寧得知識、勝過黃金。

Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

因爲智慧比珍珠〈或作紅寶石〉更美．一切可喜愛的、都不足與比較。

For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

我智慧以靈明爲居所、又尋得知識和謀畧。

I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge [and] discretion.

敬畏耶和華、在乎恨惡邪惡．那驕傲、狂妄、並惡道、以及乖謬的口、都爲我所恨惡。

The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.

我有謀畧、和眞知識．我乃聰明．我有能力。

Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

帝王藉我坐國位．君王藉我定公平。

By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.

王子和首領、世上一切的審判官、都是藉我掌權。

By me princes rule, And nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.

愛我的、我也愛他．懇切尋求我的、必尋得見。

I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.

豐富尊榮在我．恆久的財並公義也在我。

Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.

我的果實勝過黃金．強如精金．我的出產超乎高銀。

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.

我在公義的道上走、在公平的路中行．

I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;

使愛我的承受貨財、並充滿他們的府庫。

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.

在耶和華造化的起頭、在太初創造萬物之先、就有了我。

Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.

從亙古、從太初、未有世界以前、我已被立。

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was.

沒有深淵、沒有大水的泉源、我已生出。

When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.

大山未曾奠定、小山未有之先、我已生出。

Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;

耶和華還沒有創造大地、和田野、並世上的土質、我已生出。

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.

他立高天、我在那裏．他在淵面的周圍、畫出圓圈、

When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,

上使穹蒼堅硬、下使淵源穩固、

When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,

爲滄海定出界限、使水不越過他的命令、立定大地的根基．

When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;

那時、我在他那裏爲工師、日日爲他所喜愛、常常在他面前踴躍、

Then I was by him, [as] a master workman; And I was daily [his] delight, Rejoicing always before him,

踴躍在他爲人豫備可住之地、也喜悅住在世人之間。

Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.

衆子阿、現在要聽從我．因爲謹守我道的、便爲有福。

Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

要聽教訓、就得智慧、不可棄絕。

Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.

聽從我、日日在我門口仰望、在我門框旁邊等候的、那人便爲有福。

Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.

因爲尋得我的、就尋得生命、也必蒙耶和華的恩惠。

For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

得罪我的、卻害了自己的性命．恨惡我的、都喜愛死亡。

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.

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智慧建造房屋、鑿成七根柱子、

Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:

宰殺牲畜、調和旨酒、設擺筵席．

She hath killed her beasts; She hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table:

打發使女出去、自己在城中至高處呼叫、

She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:

說、誰是愚蒙人、可以轉到這裏來．又對那無知的人說、

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

你們來、喫我的餅、喝我調和的酒。

Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.

你們愚蒙人、要捨棄愚蒙、就得存活．並要走光明的道。

Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.

指斥褻慢人的、必受辱罵．責備惡人的、必被玷汚。

He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.

不要責備褻慢人、恐怕他恨你．要責備智慧人、他必愛你。

Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

教導智慧人、他就越發有智慧．指示義人、他就增長學問。

Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

敬畏耶和華、是智慧的開端．認識至聖者、便是聰明。

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

你藉着我、日子必增多、年歲也必加添。

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.

你若有智慧、是與自己有益．你若褻慢、就必獨自擔當。

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

愚昧的婦人喧嚷．他是愚蒙、一無所知。

The foolish woman is clamorous; [She is] simple, and knoweth nothing.

他坐在自己的家門口、坐在城中高處的座位上、

And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

呼叫過路的、就是直行其道的人、

To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

說、誰是愚蒙人、可以轉到這裏來．又對那無知的人說、

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

偷來的水是甜的、暗喫的餅是好的。

Stolen waters are sweet, And bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant.

人卻不知有陰魂在他那裏．他的客在陰間的深處。

But he knoweth not that the dead are there; That her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

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所羅門的箴言。智慧之子、使父親歡樂．愚昧之子、叫母親擔憂。

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

不義之財、毫無益處．惟有公義、能救人脫離死亡。

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

耶和華不使義人受飢餓．惡人所欲的他必推開。

Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

手懶的、要受貧窮．手勤的、卻要富足。

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

夏天聚斂的、是智慧之子．收割時沉睡的、是貽羞之子。

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; [But] he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

福祉臨到義人的頭．強暴蒙蔽惡人的口。

Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

義人的記念被稱讚．惡人的名字必朽爛。

The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

心中智慧的、必受命令．口裏愚妄的、必致傾倒。

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

行正直路的、步步安穩．走彎曲道的、必致敗露。

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

以眼傳神的、使人憂患．口裏愚妄的、必致傾倒。

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

義人的口是生命的泉源．強暴蒙蔽惡人的口。

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

恨、能挑啟爭端．愛、能遮掩一切過錯。

Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

明哲人嘴裏有智慧．無知人背上受刑杖。

In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

智慧人積存知識．愚妄人的口速致敗壞。

Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

富戶的財物、是他的堅城．窮人的貧乏、是他的敗壞。

The rich man`s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

義人的勤勞致生．惡人的進項致死。〈死原文作罪〉

The labor of the righteous [tendeth] to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

謹守訓誨的、乃在生命的道上．違棄責備的、便失迷了路。

He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

隱藏怨恨的、有說謊的嘴．口出讒謗的、是愚妄的人。

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

多言多語難免有過．禁止嘴唇是有智慧。

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

義人的舌、乃似高銀．惡人的心所值無幾。

The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

義人的口教養多人．愚昧人因無知而死亡。

The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

耶和華所賜的福、使人富足、並不加上憂慮。

The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

愚妄人以行惡爲戲耍．明哲人卻以智慧爲樂。

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.

惡人所怕的必臨到他．義人所願的必蒙應允。

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

暴風一過、惡人歸於無有．義人的根基卻是永久。

When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

懶惰人叫差他的人、如醋倒牙、如煙薰目。

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

敬畏耶和華、使人日子加多．但惡人的年歲必被減少。

The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

義人的盼望、必得喜樂．惡人的指望、必至滅沒。

The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

耶和華的道、是正直人的保障．卻成了作孽人的敗壞。

The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

義人永不挪移．惡人不得住在地上。

The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

義人的口、滋生智慧．乖謬的舌、必被割斷。

The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

義人的嘴、能令人喜悅．惡人的口、說乖謬的話。

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.

第11章

詭詐的天平、爲耶和華所憎惡．公平的法碼、爲他所喜悅。

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

驕傲來、羞恥也來．謙遜人卻有智慧。

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

正直人的純正、必引導自己．奸詐人的乖僻、必毀滅自己。

The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

發怒的日子、貲財無益．惟有公義能救人脫離死亡。

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

完全人的義、必指引他的路．但惡人必因自己的惡跌倒。

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

正直人的義、必拯救自己．奸詐人必陷在自己的罪孽中。

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

惡人一死、他的指望必滅絕．罪人的盼望、也必滅沒。

When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

義人得脫離患難、有惡人來代替他。

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

不虔敬的人用口敗壞鄰舍．義人卻因知識得救。

With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

義人享福、合城喜樂．惡人滅亡、人都歡呼。

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

城因正直人祝福便高舉．卻因邪惡人的口就傾覆。

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

藐視鄰舍的、毫無智慧．明哲人卻靜默不言。

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

往來傳舌的、洩漏密事．心中誠實的、遮隱事情。

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

無智謀、民就敗落．謀士多、人便安居。

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

爲外人作保的、必受虧損．恨惡擊掌的、卻得安穩。

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

恩德的婦女得尊榮．強暴的男子得貲財。

A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

仁慈的人、善待自己．殘忍的人、擾害己身。

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

惡人經營、得虛浮的工價．撒義種的、得實在的果效。

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.

恆心爲義的、必得生命．追求邪惡的、必致死亡。

He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

心中乖僻的、爲耶和華所憎惡．行事完全的、爲他所喜悅。

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

惡人雖然連手、必不免受罰．義人的後裔必得拯救。

[Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

婦女美貌而無見識、如同金環帶在豬鼻上。

[As] a ring of gold in a swine`s snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion.

義人的心願、盡得好處．惡人的指望、致干忿怒。

The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

有施散的、卻更增添．有吝惜過度的、反致窮乏。

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] only to want.

好施捨的、必得豐裕．滋潤人的、必得滋潤。

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

屯糧不賣的、民必咒詛他．情願出賣的、人必爲他祝福。

He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

懇切求善的、就求得恩惠．惟獨求惡的、惡必臨到他身。

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

倚仗自己財物的、必跌倒．義人必發旺如青葉。

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

擾害己家的、必承受清風．愚昧人必作慧心人的僕人。

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

義人所結的果子、就是生命樹．有智慧的必能得人。

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

看哪、義人在世尚且受報、何況惡人和罪人呢。

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!

第12章

喜愛管教的、就是喜愛知識．恨惡責備的、卻是畜類。

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

善人必蒙耶和華的恩惠．設詭計的人、耶和華必定他的罪。

A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

人靠惡行不能堅立．義人的根必不動搖。

A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

才德的婦人、是丈夫的冠冕．貽羞的婦人、如同朽爛在他丈夫的骨中。

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

義人的思念是公平．惡人的計謀是詭詐。

The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

惡人的言論、是埋伏流人的血．正直人的口、必拯救人。

The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

惡人傾覆、歸於無有．義人的家、必站得住。

The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

人必按自己的智慧被稱讚．心中乖謬的、必被藐視。

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

被人輕賤、卻有僕人、強如自尊、缺少食物。

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

義人顧惜他牲畜的命．惡人的憐憫、也是殘忍。

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

耕種自己田地的、必得飽食．追隨虛浮的、卻是無知。

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

惡人想得壞人的網羅．義人的根、得以結實。

The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

惡人嘴中的過錯、是自己的網羅．但義人必脫離患難。

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

人因口所結的果子、必飽得美福．人手所作的、必爲自己的報應。

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man`s hands shall be rendered unto him.

愚妄人所行的、在自己眼中看爲正直．惟智慧人、肯聽人的勸教。

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

愚妄人的惱怒、立時顯露．通達人能忍辱藏羞。

A fool`s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

說出眞話的、顯明公義．作假見證的、顯出詭詐。

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

說話浮躁的、如刀刺人．智慧人的舌頭、卻爲醫人的良藥。

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

口吐眞言、永遠堅立．舌說謊話、只存片時。

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

圖謀惡事的、心存詭詐．勸人和睦的、便得喜樂。

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

義人不遭災害．惡人滿受禍患。

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

說謊言的嘴、爲耶和華所憎惡．行事誠實的、爲他所喜悅。

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

通達人隱藏知識．愚昧人的心、彰顯愚昧。

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

殷勤人的手必掌權．懶惰的人必服苦。

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

人心憂慮、屈而不伸．一句良言、使心歡樂。

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

義人引導他的鄰舍．惡人的道、叫人失迷。

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

懶惰的人、不烤打獵所得的．殷勤的人、卻得寶貴的財物。

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

在公義的道上有生命．其路之中、並無死亡。

In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

第13章

智慧子聽父親的教訓．褻慢人不聽責備。

A wise son [heareth] his father`s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

人因口所結的果子、必享美福．奸詐人必遭強暴。

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous [shall eat] violence.

謹守口的、得保生命．大張嘴的、必致敗亡。

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; [But] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

懶惰人羨慕、卻無所得．殷勤人必得豐裕。

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

義人恨惡謊言．惡人有臭名、且致慚愧。

A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

行爲正直的、有公義保守．犯罪的被邪惡傾覆。

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

假作富足的、卻一無所有．裝作窮乏的、卻廣有財物。

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

人的貲財是他生命的贖價．窮乏人卻聽不見威嚇的話。

The ransom of a man`s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

義人的光明亮．〈明亮原文作歡喜〉惡人的燈要熄滅。

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

驕傲只啟爭競．聽勸言的、卻有智慧。

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

不勞而得之財、必然消耗．勤勞積蓄的、必見加增。

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

所盼望的遲延未得、令人心憂．所願意的臨到、卻是生命樹。

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

藐視訓言的、自取滅亡．敬畏誡命的、必得善報。

Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

智慧人的法則、〈或作指教〉是生命的泉源、可以使人離開死亡的網羅。

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

美好的聰明、使人蒙恩．奸詐人的道路、崎嶇難行。

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

凡通達人都憑知識行事．愚昧人張揚自己的愚昧。

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

奸惡的使者、必陷在禍患裏．忠信的使臣、乃醫人的良藥。

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

棄絕管教的、必致貧受辱．領受責備的、必得尊榮。

Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

所欲的成就、心覺甘甜．遠離惡事、爲愚昧人所憎惡。

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

與智慧人同行的、必得智慧．和愚昧人作伴的、必受虧損。

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

禍患追趕罪人．義人必得善報。

Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

善人給子孫遺留產業．罪人爲義人積存貲財。

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children`s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

窮人耕種多得糧食、但因不義有消滅的。

Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

不忍用杖打兒子的、是恨惡他．疼愛兒子的、隨時管教。

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

義人喫得飽足．惡人肚腹缺糧。

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

第14章

智慧婦人、建立家室．愚妄婦人、親手拆毀。

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

行動正直的、敬畏耶和華．行事乖僻的、卻藐視他。

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

愚妄人口中驕傲、如杖責打己身．智慧人的嘴、必保守自己。

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

家裏無牛、槽頭乾淨．土產加多、乃憑牛力。

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

誠實見證人、不說謊話．假見證人、吐出謊言。

A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

褻慢人尋智慧、卻尋不着．聰明人易得知識。

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

到愚昧人面前、不見他嘴中有知識。

Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

通達人的智慧、在乎明白己道．愚昧人的愚妄、乃是詭詐．〈或作自欺〉

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

愚妄人犯罪、以爲戲耍．〈或作贖愆祭愚弄愚妄人〉正直人互相喜悅。

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

心中的苦楚、自己知道．心裏的喜樂、外人無干。

The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

奸惡人的房屋必傾倒．正直人的帳棚必興盛。

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

有一條路人以爲正．至終成爲死亡之路。

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

人在喜笑中、心也憂愁．快樂至極、就生愁苦。

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

心中背道的、必滿得自己的結果．善人必從自己的行爲、得以知足。

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

愚蒙人是話都信．通達人步步謹愼。

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

智慧人懼怕、就遠離惡事．愚妄人卻狂傲自恃。

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

輕易發怒的、行事愚妄．設立詭計的、被人恨惡。

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

愚蒙人得愚昧爲產業．通達人得知識爲冠冕。

The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

壞人俯伏在善人面前．惡人俯伏在義人門口。

The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

貧窮人連鄰舍也恨他．富足人朋友最多。

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

藐視鄰舍的、這人有罪．憐憫貧窮的、這人有福。

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

謀惡的豈非走入迷途麼．謀善的必得慈愛和誠實。

Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] them that devise good.

諸般勤勞、都有益處．嘴上多言、乃致窮乏。

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

智慧人的財、爲自己的冠冕．愚妄人的愚昧、終是愚昧。

The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

作眞見證的、救人性命．吐出謊言的、施行詭詐。

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.

敬畏耶和華的、大有倚靠．他的兒女、也有避難所。

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

敬畏耶和華、就是生命的泉源、可以使人離開死亡的網羅。

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

帝王榮耀在乎民多．君王衰敗在乎民少。

In the multitude of people is the king`s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

不輕易發怒的、大有聰明．性情暴躁的、大顯愚妄。

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

心中安靜、是肉體的生命．嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。

A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

欺壓貧寒的、是辱沒造他的主．憐憫窮乏的、乃是尊敬主。

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

惡人在所行的惡上、必被推倒．義人臨死、有所投靠。

The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

智慧存在聰明人心中．愚昧人心裏所存的、顯而易見。

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

公義使邦國高舉．罪惡是人民的羞辱。

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

智慧的臣子、蒙王恩惠．貽羞的僕人、遭其震怒。

The king`s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.

第15章

回答柔和、使怒消退．言語暴戾、觸動怒氣。

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

智慧人的舌、善發知識．愚昧人的口、吐出愚昧。

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

耶和華的眼目、無處不在．惡人善人、他都鑒察。

The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

溫良的舌、是生命樹．乖謬的嘴、使人心碎。

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

愚妄人藐視父親的管教．領受責備的、得着見識。

A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

義人家中、多有財寶．惡人得利、反受擾害。

In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

智慧人的嘴、播揚知識．愚昧人的心、並不如此。

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

惡人獻祭、爲耶和華所憎惡．正直人祈禱、爲他所喜悅。

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

惡人的道路、爲耶和華所憎惡．追求公義的、爲他所喜愛。

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

捨棄正路的、必受嚴刑．恨惡責備的、必致死亡。

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.

陰間和滅亡、尚在耶和華眼前、何況世人的心呢。

Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

褻慢人不愛受責備．他也不就近智慧人。

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

心中喜樂、面帶笑容．心裏憂愁、靈被損傷。

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

聰明人心求知識．愚昧人口喫愚昧。

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

困苦人的日子、都是愁苦．心中歡暢的、常享豐筵。

All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.

少有財寶、敬畏耶和華、強如多有財寶、煩亂不安。

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

喫素菜、彼此相愛、強如喫肥牛、彼此相恨。

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

暴怒的人、挑啟爭端．忍怒的人、止息分爭。

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

懶惰人的道、像荊棘的籬笆．正直人的路、是平坦的大道。

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

智慧子使父親喜樂．愚昧人藐視母親。

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

無知的人、以愚妄爲樂．聰明的人、按正直而行。

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

不先商議、所謀無效．謀士衆多、所謀乃成。

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

口善應對、自覺喜樂．話合其時、何等美好。

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

智慧人從生命的道上升、使他遠離在下的陰間。

To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

耶和華必拆毀驕傲人的家．卻要立定寡婦的地界。

Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

惡謀爲耶和華所憎惡．良言乃爲純淨。

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure.

貪戀財利的、擾害己家．恨惡賄賂的、必得存活。

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

義人的心、思量如何回答．惡人的口、吐出惡言。

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

耶和華遠離惡人．卻聽義人的禱告。

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

眼有光使心喜樂．好信息使骨滋潤。

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat.

聽從生命責備的、必常在智慧人中。

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

棄絕管教的、輕看自己的生命．聽從責備的、卻得智慧。

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

敬畏耶和華、是智慧的訓誨．尊榮以前、必有謙卑。

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.

第16章

心中的謀算在乎人．舌頭的應對、由於耶和華。

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

人一切所行的、在自己眼中看爲清潔．惟有耶和華衡量人心。

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

你所作的、要交託耶和華、你所謀的、就必成立。

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

耶和華所造的、各適其用．就是惡人、也爲禍患的日子所造。

Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

凡心裏驕傲的、爲耶和華所憎惡．雖然連手、他必不免受罰。

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: [Though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

因憐憫誠實、罪孽得贖．敬畏耶和華的、遠離惡事。

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

人所行的若蒙耶和華喜悅、耶和華也使他的仇敵與他和好。

When a man`s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

多有財利、行事不義、不如少有財利、行事公義。

Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

人心籌算自己的道路．惟耶和華指引他的腳步。

A man`s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

王的嘴中有神語．審判之時、他的口、必不差錯。

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

公道的天平和秤、都屬耶和華．囊中一切法碼、都爲他所定。

A just balance and scales are Jehovah`s; All the weights of the bag are his work.

作惡爲王所憎惡．因國位是靠公義堅立。

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

公義的嘴、爲王所喜悅．說正直話的、爲王所喜愛。

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

王的震怒、如殺人的使者．但智慧人能止息王怒。

The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

王的臉光、使人有生命．王的恩典、好像春雲時雨。

In the light of the king`s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

得智慧勝似得金子．選聰明強如選銀子。

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

正直人的道、是遠離惡事．謹守己路的、是保全性命。

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

驕傲在敗壞以先．狂心在跌倒之前。

Pride [goeth] before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

心裏謙卑與窮乏人來往、強如將擄物與驕傲人同分。

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

謹守訓言的、必得好處．倚靠耶和華的、便爲有福。

He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

心中有智慧、必稱爲通達人．嘴中的甜言、加增人的學問。

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

人有智慧就有生命的泉源．愚昧人必被愚昧懲治。

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

智慧人的心、教訓他的口、又使他的嘴、增長學問。

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

良言如同蜂房、使心覺甘甜、使骨得醫治。

Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

有一條路、人以爲正、至終成爲死亡之路。

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

勞力人的胃口、使他勞力、因爲他的口腹催逼他。

The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him [thereto].

匪徒圖謀奸惡、嘴上彷彿有燒焦的火。

A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

乖僻人播散分爭．傳舌的離間密友。

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

強暴人誘惑鄰舍、領他走不善之道。

A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

眼目緊合的、圖謀乖僻、嘴唇緊閉的、成就邪惡。

He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

白髮是榮耀的冠冕．在公義的道上、必能得着。

The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

不輕易發怒的、勝過勇士．治服己心的、強如取城。

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

籤放在懷裏．定事由耶和華。

The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.

第17章

設筵滿屋、大家相爭、不如有塊乾餅、大家相安。

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

僕人辦事聰明、必管轄貽羞之子、又在衆子中、同分產業。

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

鼎爲煉銀、爐爲煉金．惟有耶和華熬煉人心。

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

行惡的留心聽奸詐之言．說謊的側耳聽邪惡之語。

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

戲笑窮人的、是辱沒造他的主．幸災樂禍的、必不免受罰。

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

子孫爲老人的冠冕．父親是兒女的榮耀。

Children`s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

愚頑人說美言本不相宜、何況君王說謊話呢。

Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

賄賂在餽送的人眼中、看爲寶玉、隨處運動、都得順利。

A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

遮掩人過的、尋求人愛．屢次挑錯的、離間密友。

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

一句責備話、深入聰明人的心、強如責打愚昧人一百下。

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

惡人只尋背叛、所以必有嚴厲的使者、奉差攻擊他。

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

寧可遇見丟崽子的母熊、不可遇見正行愚妄的愚昧人。

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

以惡報善的、禍患必不離他的家。

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

分爭的起頭、如水放開．所以在爭鬧之先、必當止息爭競。

The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

定惡人爲義的、定義人爲惡的、這都爲耶和華所憎惡。

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

愚昧人旣無聰明、爲何手拿價銀買智慧呢。

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

朋友乃時常親愛．弟兄爲患難而生。

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

在鄰舍面前擊掌作保、乃是無知的人。

A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

喜愛爭競的、是喜愛過犯．高立家門的、乃自取敗壞。

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

心存邪僻的、尋不着好處．舌弄是非的、陷在禍患中。

He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

生愚昧子的、必自愁苦．愚頑人的父、毫無喜樂。

He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.

喜樂的心、乃是良藥．憂傷的靈、使骨枯乾。

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

惡人暗中受賄賂、爲要顚倒判斷。

A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.

明哲人眼前有智慧．愚昧人眼望地極。

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

愚昧子使父親愁煩、使母親憂苦。

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

刑罰義人爲不善．責打君子爲不義。

Also to punish the righteous is not good, [Nor] to smite the noble for [their] uprightness.

寡少言語的有知識．性情溫良的有聰明。

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

愚昧人若靜默不言、也可算爲智慧．閉口不說、也可算爲聰明。

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

第18章

與衆寡合的、獨自尋求心願、並惱恨一切眞智慧。

He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

愚昧人不喜愛明哲、只喜愛顯露心意。

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

惡人來、藐視隨來．羞恥到、辱罵同到。

When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy [cometh] reproach.

人口中的言語、如同深水．智慧的泉源、好像湧流的河水。

The words of a man`s mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

瞻徇惡人的情面、偏斷義人的案件、都爲不善。

To respect the person of the wicked is not good, [Nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

愚昧人張嘴啟爭端、開口招鞭打。

A fool`s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

愚昧人的口、自取敗壞．他的嘴、是他生命的網羅。

A fool`s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

傳舌人的言語、如同美食、深入人的心腹。

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

作工懈怠的、與浪費人爲弟兄。

He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

耶和華的名、是堅固臺．義人奔入、便得安穩。

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

富足人的財物、是他的堅城、在他心想、猶如高牆。

The rich man`s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

敗壞之先、人心驕傲．尊榮以前、必有謙卑。

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.

未曾聽完先回答的、便是他的愚昧、和羞辱。

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

人有疾病、心能忍耐．心靈憂傷、誰能承當呢。

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

聰明人的心得知識．智慧人的耳求知識。

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

人的禮物、爲他開路、引他到高位的人面前。

A man`s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

先訴情由的、似乎有理．但鄰舍來到、就察出實情。

He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

掣籤能止息爭競、也能解散強勝的人。

The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

弟兄結怨、勸他和好、比取堅固城還難．這樣的爭競、如同堅寨的門閂。

A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.

人口中所結的果子、必充滿肚腹．他嘴所出的、必使他飽足。

A man`s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

生死在舌頭的權下、喜愛他的、必喫他所結的果子。

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

得着賢妻的、是得着好處、也是蒙了耶和華的恩惠。

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

貧窮人說哀求的話．富足人用威嚇的話回答。

The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

濫交朋友的、自取敗壞．但有一朋友、比弟兄更親密。

He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

第19章

行爲純正的貧窮人、勝過乖謬愚妄的富足人。

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

心無知識的、乃爲不善．腳步急快的、難免犯罪。

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

人的愚昧、傾敗他的道．他的心也抱怨耶和華。

The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

財物使朋友增多．但窮人朋友遠離。

Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

作假見證的、必不免受罰．吐出謊言的、終不能逃脫。

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

好施散的、有多人求他的恩情．愛送禮的、人都爲他的朋友。

Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

貧窮人弟兄都恨他．何況他的朋友、更遠離他．他用言語追隨、他們卻走了。

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth [them with] words, [but] they are gone.

得着智慧的、愛惜生命、保守聰明的、必得好處。

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

作假見證的、不免受罰．吐出謊言的、也必滅亡。

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

愚昧人宴樂度日、是不合宜的．何況僕人管轄王子呢。

Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

人有見識、就不輕易發怒．寬恕人的過失、便是自己的榮耀。

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

王的忿怒、好像獅子吼叫．他的恩典、卻如草上的甘露。

The king`s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

愚昧的兒子、是父親的禍患．妻子的爭吵、如雨連連滴漏。

A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

房屋錢財、是祖宗所遺留的．惟有賢慧的妻、是耶和華所賜的。

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

懶惰使人沉睡．懈怠的人、必受飢餓。

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

謹守誡命的、保全生命．輕忽己路的、必致死亡。

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; [But] he that is careless of his ways shall die.

憐憫貧窮的、就是借給耶和華．他的善行、耶和華必償還。

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

趁有指望、管教你的兒子．你的心不可任他死亡。

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.

暴怒的人、必受刑罰．你若救他、必須再救。

A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.

你要聽勸教、受訓誨、使你終久有智慧。

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

人心多有計謀．惟有耶和華的籌算、纔能立定。

There are many devices in a man`s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

施行仁慈的、令人愛慕．窮人強如說謊言的。

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

敬畏耶和華的、得着生命．他必恆久知足、不遭禍患。

The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

懶惰人放手在盤子裏．就是向口撤回、他也不肯。

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

鞭打褻慢人、愚蒙人必長見識．責備明哲人、他就明白知識。

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

虐待父親、攆出母親的、是貽羞致辱之子。

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

我兒、不可聽了教訓、而又偏離知識的言語。

Cease, my son, to hear instruction [Only] to err from the words of knowledge.

匪徒作見證戲笑公平．惡人的口吞下罪孽。

A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

刑罰是爲褻慢人豫備的．鞭打是爲愚昧人的背豫備的。

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

第20章

酒能使人褻慢、濃酒使人喧嚷．凡因酒錯誤的、就無智慧。

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.

王的威嚇如同獅子吼叫．惹動他怒的、是自害己命。

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

遠離分爭是人的尊榮．愚妄人都愛爭鬧。

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

懶惰人因冬寒不肯耕種．到收割的時候、他必討飯、而無所得。

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

人心懷藏謀畧、好像深水．惟明哲人、纔能汲引出來。

Counsel in the heart of man is [like] deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

人多述說自己的仁慈．但忠信人誰能遇着呢。

Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

行爲純正的義人、他的子孫、是有福的。

A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

王坐在審判的位上、以眼目驅散諸惡。

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

誰能說、我潔淨了我的心．我脫淨了我的罪。

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

兩樣的法碼、兩樣的升斗、都爲耶和華所憎惡。

Diverse weights, and diverse measures, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

孩童的動作、是清潔、是正直、都顯明他的本性。

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

能聽的耳、能看的眼、都是耶和華所造的。

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.

不要貪睡、免致貧窮．眼要睜開、你就喫飽。

Love not sleep, let thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

買物的說、不好、不好．及至買去、他便自誇。

It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

有金子和許多珍珠．〈或作紅寶石〉惟有知識的嘴、乃爲貴重的珍寶。

There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

誰爲生人作保、就拿誰的衣服．誰爲外人作保、誰就要承當。

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.

以虛謊而得的食物、人覺甘甜．但後來他的口、必充滿塵沙。

Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

計謀都憑籌算立定．打仗要憑智謀。

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

往來傳舌的、洩漏密事．大張嘴的不可與他結交。

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

咒罵父母的、他的燈必滅、變爲漆黑的黑暗。

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

起初速得的產業、終久卻不爲福。

An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; But the end thereof shall not be blessed.

你不要說、我要以惡報惡．要等候耶和華、他必拯救你。

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

兩樣的法碼、爲耶和華所憎惡．詭詐的天平、也爲不善。

Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.

人的腳步爲耶和華所定．人豈能明白自己的路呢。

A man`s goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?

人冒失說、這是聖物、許願之後纔查問、就是自陷網羅。

It is a snare to a man rashly to say, [It is] holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

智慧的王、簸散惡人、用碌碡輥軋他們。

A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the [threshing] -wheel over them.

人的靈是耶和華的燈、鑒察人的心腹。

The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

王因仁慈和誠實、得以保全他的國位、也因仁慈立穩。

Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

強壯乃少年人的榮耀．白髮爲老年人的尊榮。

The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

鞭傷除淨人的罪惡．責打能入人的心腹。

Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes [reach] the innermost parts.

第21章

王的心在耶和華手中、好像隴溝的水、隨意流轉。

The king`s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.

人所行的、在自己眼中都看爲正．惟有耶和華衡量人心。

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

行仁義公平、比獻祭更蒙耶和華悅納。

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

惡人發達、眼高心傲、這乃是罪．〈發達原文作燈〉

A high look, and a proud heart, [Even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

殷勤籌畫的、足致豐裕．行事急躁的、都必缺乏。

The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want.

用詭詐之舌求財的、就是自己取死．所得之財、乃是吹來吹去的浮雲。

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

惡人的強暴必將自己掃除．因他們不肯按公平行事。

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

負罪之人的路甚是彎曲．至於清潔的人、他所行的乃是正直。

The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

寧可住在房頂的角上、不在寬闊的房屋、與爭吵的婦人同住。

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

惡人的心、樂人受禍．他眼並不憐恤鄰舍。

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

褻慢的人受刑罰、愚蒙的人就得智慧．智慧人受訓誨、便得知識。

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

義人思想惡人的家、知道惡人傾倒、必至滅亡。

The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, [How] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin.

塞耳不聽窮人哀求的、他將來呼籲也不蒙應允。

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

暗中送的禮物、挽回怒氣．懷中搋的賄賂、止息暴怒。

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

秉公行義、使義人喜樂、使作孽的人敗壞。

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

迷離通達道路的、必住在陰魂的會中。

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

愛宴樂的、必致窮乏．好酒愛膏油的、必不富足。

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

惡人作了義人的贖價．奸詐人代替正直人。

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous [cometh] in the stead of the upright.

寧可住在曠野、不與爭吵使氣的婦人同住。

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

智慧人家中積蓄寶物膏油．愚昧人隨得來隨吞下。

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

追求公義仁慈的、就尋得生命、公義、和尊榮。

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

智慧人爬上勇士的城牆、傾覆他所倚靠的堅壘。

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

心驕氣傲的人、名叫褻慢．他行事狂妄、都出於驕傲。

The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

懶惰人的心願、將他殺害、因爲他手不肯作工。

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

有終日貪得無饜的．義人施捨而不吝惜。

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

惡人的祭物是可憎的、何況他存惡意來獻呢。

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

作假見證的必滅亡．惟有聽眞情而言的、其言長存。

A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

惡人臉無羞恥．正直人行事堅定。

A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

沒有人能以智慧、聰明、謀畧、敵擋耶和華。

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

馬是爲打仗之日豫備的．得勝乃在乎耶和華。

The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.

第22章

美名勝過大財．恩寵強如金銀。

A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.

富戶窮人、在世相遇、都爲耶和華所造。

The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.

通達人見禍藏躱．愚蒙人前往受害。

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑、就得富有、尊榮、生命爲賞賜。

The reward of humility [and] the fear of Jehovah [Is] riches, and honor, and life.

乖僻人的路上、有荊棘和網羅．保守自己生命的、必要遠離。

Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

教養孩童、使他走當行的道、就是到老他也不偏離。

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

富戶管轄窮人．欠債的是債主的僕人。

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

撒罪孽的、必收災禍．他逞怒的杖、也必廢掉。

He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

眼目慈善的、就必蒙福．因他將食物分給窮人。

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

趕出褻慢人、爭端就消除、分爭和羞辱、也必止息。

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.

喜愛清心的人、因他嘴上的恩言、王必與他爲友。

He that loveth pureness of heart, [For] the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

耶和華的眼目、眷顧聰明人．卻傾敗奸詐人的言語。

The eyes of Jehovah preserve [him that hath] knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

懶惰人說、外頭有獅子、我在街上、就必被殺。

The sluggard saith, There is a lion without: I shall be slain in the streets.

淫婦的口爲深坑、耶和華所憎惡的、必陷在其中。

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.

愚蒙迷住孩童的心、用管教的杖可以遠遠趕除。

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; [But] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

欺壓貧窮爲要利己的、並送禮與富戶的、都必缺乏。

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want.

你須側耳聽受智慧人的言語、留心領會我的知識．

Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

你若心中存記、嘴上咬定、這便爲美。

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

我今日以此特特指教你、爲要使你倚靠耶和華。

That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made [them] known to thee this day, even to thee.

謀畧和知識的美事、我豈沒有寫給你麼．

Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,

要使你知道眞言的實理、你好將眞言回覆那打發你來的人。

To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

貧窮人、你不可因他貧窮就搶奪他的物．也不可在城門口欺壓困苦人．

Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

因耶和華必爲他辨屈．搶奪他的、耶和華必奪取那人的命。

For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.

好生氣的人、不可與他結交．暴怒的人、不可與他來往．

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

恐怕你效法他的行爲、自己就陷在網羅裏。

Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.

不要與人擊掌、不要爲欠債的作保。

Be thou not one of them that strike hands, [Or] of them that are sureties for debts.

你若沒有甚麼償還、何必使人奪去你睡臥的牀呢。

If thou hast not wherewith to pay, Why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

你先祖所立的地界、你不可挪移。

Remove not the ancient landmark, Which thy fathers have set.

你看見辦事殷勤的人麼、他必站在君王面前．必不站在下賤人面前。

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

第23章

你若與官長坐席、要留意在你面前的是誰。

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

你若是貪食的、就當拿刀放在喉嚨上。

And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.

不可貪戀他的美食、因爲是哄人的食物。

Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.

不要勞碌求富、休仗自己的聰明。

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

你豈要定睛在虛無的錢財上麼．因錢財必長翅膀、如鷹向天飛去。

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For [riches] certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

不要喫惡眼人的飯、也不要貪他的美味．

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties:

因爲他心怎樣思量、他爲人就是怎樣．他雖對你說、請喫、請喝、他的心卻與你相背。

For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

你所喫的那點食物、必吐出來．你所說的甘美言語、也必落空。

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words.

你不要說話給愚昧人聽．因他必藐視你智慧的言語。

Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

不可挪移古時的地界．也不可侵入孤兒的田地。

Remove not the ancient landmark; And enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

因他們的救贖主、大有能力．他必向你爲他們辨屈。

For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

你要留心領受訓誨。側耳聽從知識的言語。

Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

不可不管教孩童、你用杖打他、他必不至於死。

Withhold not correction from the child; [For] if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.

你要用杖打他、就可以救他的靈魂免下陰間。

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

我兒、你心若存智慧、我的心也甚歡喜。

My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:

你的嘴若說正直話、我的心腸也必快樂。

Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

你心中不要嫉妒罪人．只要終日敬畏耶和華。

Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

因爲至終必有善報．你的指望也不至斷絕。

For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.

我兒、你當聽、當存智慧、好在正道上引導你的心。

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.

好飲酒的、好喫肉的、不要與他們來往。

Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh:

因爲好酒貪食的、必致貧窮．好睡覺的、必穿破爛衣服。

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe [a man] with rags.

你要聽從生你的父親．你母親老了、也不可藐視他。

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.

你當買眞理．就是智慧、訓誨、和聰明、也都不可賣。

Buy the truth, and sell it not; [Yea], wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

義人的父親、必大得快樂．人生智慧的兒子、必因他歡喜。

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

你要使父母歡喜．使生你的快樂。

Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.

我兒、要將你的心歸我．你的眼目、也要喜悅我的道路。

My son, give me thy heart; And let thine eyes delight in my ways.

妓女是深坑．外女是窄阱．

For a harlot is a deep ditch; And a foreign woman is a narrow pit.

他埋伏好像強盜、他使人中多有奸詐的。

Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.

誰有禍患、誰有憂愁、誰有爭鬬、誰有哀歎、〈或作怨言〉誰無故受傷、誰眼目紅赤、

Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?

就是那流連飲酒、常去尋找調和酒的人。

They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine.

酒發紅、在杯中閃爍、你不可觀看、雖然下咽舒暢、終久是咬你如蛇、刺你如毒蛇。

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, When it sparkleth in the cup, When it goeth down smoothly:

酒發紅、在杯中閃爍、你不可觀看、雖然下咽舒暢、終久是咬你如蛇、刺你如毒蛇。

At the last it biteth like a serpent, And stingeth like an adder.

你眼必看見異怪的事。〈異怪的事或作淫婦〉你心必發出乖謬的話．

Thine eyes shall behold strange things, And thy heart shall utter perverse things.

你必像躺在海中、或像臥在桅杆上．

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

你必說、人打我我卻未受傷、人鞭打我我竟不覺得、我幾時清醒、我仍去尋酒。

They have stricken me, [shalt thou say], and I was not hurt; They have beaten me, and I felt it not: When shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

第24章

你不要嫉妒惡人、也不要起意與他們相處．

Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

因爲他們的心、圖謀強暴．他們的口、談論奸惡。

For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

房屋因智慧建造、又因聰明立穩．

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

其中因知識充滿各樣美好寶貴的財物。

And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

智慧人大有能力．有知識的人、力上加力。

A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might

你去打仗、要憑智謀．謀士衆多、人便得勝。

For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

智慧極高、非愚昧人所能及、所以在城門內、不敢開口。

Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

設計作惡的、必稱爲奸人。

He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

愚妄人的思念、乃是罪惡．褻慢者爲人所憎惡。

The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

你在患難之日若膽怯、你的力量就微小。

If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.

人被拉到死地、你要解救．人將被殺、你須攔阻。

Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.

你若說、這事我未曾知道．那衡量人心的、豈不明白麼．保守你命的豈不知道麼．他豈不按各人所行、的報應各人麼。

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?

我兒、你要喫蜜、因爲是好的．喫蜂房下滴的蜜、便覺甘甜。

My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:

你心得了智慧、也必覺得如此．你若找着、至終必有善報．你的指望、也不至斷絕。

So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

你這惡人、不要埋伏攻擊義人的家．不要毀壞他安居之所。

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:

因爲義人雖七次跌倒、仍必興起．惡人卻被禍患傾倒。

For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

你仇敵跌倒、你不要歡喜．他傾倒、你心不要快樂。

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;

恐怕耶和華看見就不喜悅、將怒氣從仇敵身上轉過來。

Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.

不要爲作惡的心懷不平．也不要嫉妒惡人．

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:

因爲惡人終不得善報．惡人的燈、也必熄滅。

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

我兒、你要敬畏耶和華與君王．不要與反覆無常的人結交．

My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; [And] company not with them that are given to change:

因爲他們的災難、必忽然而起．耶和華與君王所施行的毀滅、誰能知道呢。

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?

以下也是智慧人的箴言。審判時看人情面、是不好的。

These also are [sayings] of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

對惡人說、你是義人的、這人萬民必咒詛、列邦必憎惡。

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him:

責備惡人的、必得喜悅．美好的福、也必臨到他。

But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.

應對正直的、猶如與人親嘴。

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

你要在外頭豫備工料、在田間辦理整齊、然後建造房屋。

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

不可無故作見證、陷害鄰舍．也不可用嘴欺騙人。

Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

不可說、人怎樣待我、我也怎樣待他、我必照他所行的報復他。

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

我經過懶惰人的田地、無知人的葡萄園．

I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

荊棘長滿了地皮、刺草遮蓋了田面、石牆也坍塌了．

And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.

我看見就留心思想、我看着就領了訓誨。

Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:

再睡片時、打盹片時、抱着手躺臥片時、

[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;

你的貧窮、就必如強盜速來、你的缺乏、彷彿拿兵器的人來到。

So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.

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以下也是所羅門的箴言．是猶大王希西家的人所謄錄的。

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

將事隱祕、乃神的榮耀．將事察清、乃君王的榮耀。

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

天之高、地之厚、君王之心也測不透。

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

除去銀子的渣滓、就有銀子出來、銀匠能以作器皿。

Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

除去王面前的惡人、國位就靠公義堅立。

Take away the wicked [from] before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

不要在王面前妄自尊大．不要在大人的位上站立。

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

寧可有人說請你上來、強如在你覲見的王子面前、叫你退下。

For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom thine eyes have seen.

不要冒失出去與人爭競、免得至終被他羞辱、你就不知道怎樣行了。

Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

你與鄰舍爭訟、要與他一人辯論．不可洩漏人的密事．

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor [himself], And disclose not the secret of another;

恐怕聽見的人罵你、你的臭名就難以脫離。

Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.

一句話說得合宜、就如金㰋果在銀網子裏。

A word fitly spoken Is [like] apples of gold in network of silver.

智慧人的勸戒、在順從的人耳中、好像金耳環、和精金的妝飾。

[As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

忠信的使者、叫差他的人心裏舒暢、就如在收割時、有冰雪的涼氣。

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [So is] a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

空誇贈送禮物的、好像無雨的風雲。

[As] clouds and wind without rain, [So is] he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

恆常忍耐、可以勸動君王．柔和的舌頭、能折斷骨頭。

By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

你得了蜜麼、只可喫彀而已．恐怕你過飽就嘔吐出來。

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

你的腳要少進鄰舍的家、恐怕他厭煩你、恨惡你。

Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor`s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

作假見證陷害鄰舍的、就是大槌、是利刀、是快箭。

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

患難時倚靠不忠誠的人、好像破壞的牙、錯骨縫的腳。

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is [like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

對傷心的人唱歌、就如冷天脫衣服、又如鹼上倒醋。

[As] one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

你的仇敵、若餓了就給他飯喫．若渴了就給他水喝。

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

因爲你這樣行、就是把炭火堆在他的頭上．耶和華也必賞賜你。

For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

北風生雨、讒謗人的舌頭也生怒容。

The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

寧可住在房頂的角上、不在寬闊的房屋與爭吵的婦人同住。

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

有好消息從遠方來、就如拿涼水給口渴的人喝。

[As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.

義人在惡人面前退縮、好像𧼮渾之泉、弄濁之井。

[As] a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, [So is] a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

喫蜜過多是不好的．考究自己的榮耀、也是可厭的。

It is not good to eat much honey: So [for men] to search out their own glory is grievous.

人不制伏自己的心、好像毀壞的城邑沒有牆垣。

He whose spirit is without restraint Is [like] a city that is broken down and without walls.

第26章

夏天落雪、收割時下雨、都不相宜．愚昧人得尊榮、也是如此。

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

麻雀往來、燕子翻飛、這樣、無故的咒詛、也必不臨到。

As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

鞭子是爲打馬．轡頭是爲勒驢．刑杖是爲打愚昧人的背。

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

不要照愚昧人的愚妄話回答他、恐怕你與他一樣。

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

要照愚昧人的愚妄話回答他、免得他自以爲有智慧。

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

藉愚昧人手寄信的、是砍斷自己的腳、自受損害。〈自受原文作喝〉

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh in damage.

瘸子的腳、空存無用．箴言在愚昧人的口中也是如此。

The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

將尊榮給愚昧人的、好像人把石子包在機弦裏。

As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

箴言在愚昧人的口中、好像荊棘刺入醉漢的手。

[As] a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

雇愚昧人的、與雇過路人的、就像射傷衆人的弓箭手。

[As] an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

愚昧人行愚妄事、行了又行、就如狗轉過來喫他所吐的。

As a dog that returneth to his vomit, [So is] a fool that repeateth his folly.

你見自以爲有智慧的人麼．愚昧人比他更有指望。

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

懶惰人說、道上有猛獅、街上有壯獅。

The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

門在樞紐轉動、懶惰人在牀上也是如此。

[As] the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

懶惰人放手在盤子裏、就是向口撤回、也以爲勞乏。

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

懶惰人看自己、比七個善於應對的人更有智慧。

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

過路被事激動、管理不干己的爭競、好像人揪住狗耳。

He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

人欺凌鄰舍、卻說、我豈不是戲耍麼。他就像瘋狂的人拋擲火把、利箭、與殺人的兵器〈殺人的兵器原文作死亡〉。

As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

人欺凌鄰舍、卻說、我豈不是戲耍麼。他就像瘋狂的人拋擲火把、利箭、與殺人的兵器〈殺人的兵器原文作死亡〉。

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

火缺了柴、就必熄滅．無人傳舌、爭競便止息。

For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

好爭競的人煽惑爭端、就如餘火加炭、火上加柴一樣。

[As] coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

傳舌人的言語、如同美食、深入人的心腹。

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

火熱的嘴、奸惡的心、好像銀渣包的瓦器。

Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are [like] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

怨恨人的用嘴粉飾、心裏卻藏着詭詐．

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

他用甜言蜜語、你不可信他、因爲他心中有七樣可憎惡的．

When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

他雖用詭詐遮掩自己的怨恨、他的邪惡必在會中顯露。

Though [his] hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

挖陷坑的、自己必掉在其中．輥石頭的、石頭必反輥在他身上。

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

虛謊的舌、恨他所壓傷的人．諂媚的口、敗壞人的事。

A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

第27章

不要爲明日自誇、因爲一日要生何事、你尚且不能知道。

Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

要別人誇獎你、不可用口自誇．等外人稱讚你、不可用嘴自稱。

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

石頭重、沙土沉、愚妄人的惱怒、比這兩樣更重。

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool`s vexation is heavier than they both.

忿怒爲殘忍、怒氣爲狂瀾、惟有嫉妒、誰能敵得住呢。

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

當面的責備、強如背地的愛情。

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

朋友加的傷痕出於忠誠．仇敵連連親嘴、卻是多餘。

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

人喫飽了、厭惡蜂房的蜜．人飢餓了、一切苦物都覺甘甜。

The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

人離本處飄流、好像雀鳥離窩遊飛。

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.

膏油與香料、使人心喜悅．朋友誠實的勸教、也是如此甘美。

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man`s friend [that cometh] of hearty counsel.

你的朋友、和父親的朋友、你都不可離棄．你遭難的日子、不要上弟兄的家去．相近的鄰舍、強如遠方的弟兄。

Thine own friend, and thy father`s friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother`s house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

我兒、你要作智慧人、好叫我的心歡喜、使我可以回答那譏誚我的人。

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

通達人見禍藏躱．愚蒙人前往受害。

A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.

誰爲生人作保、就拿誰的衣服．誰爲外女作保、誰就承當。

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for a foreign woman.

清晨起來、大聲給朋友祝福的、就算是咒詛他。

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

大雨之日連連滴漏、和爭吵的婦人一樣．

A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:

想攔阻他的、便是攔阻風、也是右手抓油。

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.

鐵磨鐵、磨出刃來．朋友相感、〈原文作磨朋友的臉〉也是如此。

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

看守無花果樹的、必喫樹上的果子．敬奉主人的、必得尊榮。

Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.

水中照臉、彼此相符．人與人、心也相對。

As in water face [answereth] to face, So the heart of man to man.

陰間和滅亡、永不滿足．人的眼目、也是如此。

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.

鼎爲煉銀、爐爲煉金、人的稱讚也試煉人。

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is [tried] by his praise.

你雖用杵、將愚妄人與打碎的麥子一同搗在臼中、他的愚妄還是離不了他。

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

你要詳細知道你羊羣的景況．留心料理你的牛羣。

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [And] look well to thy herds:

因爲貲財不能永有．冠冕豈能存到萬代。

For riches are not for ever: And doth the crown endure unto all generations?

乾草割去、嫩草發現、山上的菜蔬、也被收斂。

The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

羊羔之毛、是爲你作衣服．山羊是爲作田地的價值．

The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;

並有母山羊奶彀你喫、也彀你的家眷喫、且彀養你的婢女。

And [there will be] goats` milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, And maintenance for thy maidens.

第28章

惡人雖無人追趕也逃跑、義人卻膽壯像獅子。

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

邦國因有罪過、君王就多更換．因有聰明知識的人、國必長存。

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.

窮人欺壓貧民、好像暴雨沖沒糧食。

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

違棄律法的、誇獎惡人．遵守律法的、卻與惡人相爭。

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

壞人不明白公義．惟有尋求耶和華的無不明白。

Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

行爲純正的窮乏人、勝過行事乖僻的富足人。

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

謹守律法的是智慧之子．與貪食人作伴的、卻羞辱其父。

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

人以厚利加增財物、是給那憐憫窮人者積蓄的。

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

轉耳不聽律法的、他的祈禱也爲可憎。

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

誘惑正直人行惡道的、必掉在自己的坑裏．惟有完全人、必承受福分。

Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

富足人自以爲有智慧．但聰明的貧窮人、能將他查透。

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

義人得志有大榮耀．惡人興起人就躱藏。

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

遮掩自己罪過的、必不亨通．承認離棄罪過的、必蒙憐恤。

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

常存敬畏的、便爲有福．心存剛硬的、必陷在禍患裏。

Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

暴虐的君王轄制貧民．好像吼叫的獅子、覓食的熊。

[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

無知的君多行暴虐．以貪財爲可恨的、必年長日久。

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

背負流人血之罪的、必往坑裏奔跑、誰也不可攔阻他。

A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

行動正直的、必蒙拯救．行事彎曲的、立時跌倒。

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

耕種自己田地的、必得飽食．追隨虛浮的、足受窮乏。

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

誠實人必多得福、想要急速發財的、不免受罰。

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

看人的情面、乃爲不好．人因一塊餅枉法、也爲不好。

To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

人有惡眼想要急速發財、卻不知窮乏必臨到他身。

he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

責備人的、後來蒙人喜悅、多於那用舌頭諂媚人的。

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

偷竊父母的、說、這不是罪．此人就是與強盜同類。

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

心中貪婪的、挑起爭端．倚靠耶和華的、必得豐裕。

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

心中自是的、便是愚昧人．憑智慧行事的、必蒙拯救。

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

賙濟貧窮的、不致缺乏．佯爲不見的、必多受咒詛。

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

惡人興起、人就躱藏．惡人敗亡、義人增多。

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

第29章

人屢次受責罰、仍然硬着頸項．他必頃刻敗壞、無法可治。

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

義人增多、民就喜樂．惡人掌權、民就歎息。

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

愛慕智慧的、使父親喜樂．與妓女結交的、卻浪費錢財。

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.

王藉公平、使國堅定．索要賄賂、使國傾敗。

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

諂媚鄰舍的、就是設網羅絆他的腳。

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

惡人犯罪、自陷網羅．惟獨義人歡呼喜樂。

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

義人知道查明窮人的案．惡人沒有聰明、就不得而知。

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].

褻慢人煽惑通城．智慧人止息衆怒。

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

智慧人與愚妄人相爭、或怒、或笑、總不能使他止息。

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

好流人血的、恨惡完全人、索取正直人的性命。

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

愚妄人怒氣全發．智慧人忍氣含怒。

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

君王若聽謊言、他一切臣僕都是奸惡。

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

貧窮人、強暴人、在世相遇、他們的眼目、都蒙耶和華光照。

The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

君王憑誠實判斷窮人．他的國位、必永遠堅立。

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

杖打和責備、能加增智慧．放縱的兒子、使母親羞愧。

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

惡人加多、過犯也加多．義人必看見他們跌倒。

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

管教你的兒子、他就使你得安息、也必使你心裏喜樂。

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

沒有異象、〈或作默示〉民就放肆．惟遵守律法的、便爲有福。

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

只用言語、僕人不肯受管教、他雖然明白、也不留意。

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

你見言語急躁的人麼．愚昧人比他更有指望。

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

人將僕人從小嬌養、這僕人終久必成了他的兒子。

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

好氣的人挑啟爭端．暴怒的人、多多犯罪。

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

人的高傲必使他卑下．心裏謙遜的、必得尊榮。

A man`s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

人與盜賊分贓、是恨惡自己的性命．他聽見叫人發誓的聲音、卻不言語。

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

懼怕人的、陷入網羅．惟有倚靠耶和華的、必得安穩。

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

求王恩的人多．定人事乃在耶和華。

Many seek the ruler`s favor; But a man`s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.

爲非作歹的、被義人憎嫌．行事正直的、被惡人憎惡。

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

第30章

雅基的兒子亞古珥的言語就是眞言。這人對以鐵和烏甲說、

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; The oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal:

我比衆人更蠢笨、也沒有人的聰明。

Surely I am more brutish than any man, And have not the understanding of a man;

我沒有學好智慧．也不認識至聖者。

And I have not learned wisdom, Neither have I the knowledge of the Holy One.

誰昇天又降下來．誰聚風在掌握中．誰包水在衣服裏．誰立定地的四極．他名叫甚麼．他兒子名叫甚麼．你知道麼。

Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son`s name, if thou knowest?

神的言語、句句都是煉淨的、投靠他的、他便作他們的盾牌。

Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.

他的言語、你不可加添、恐怕他責備你、你就顯爲說謊言的。

Add thou not unto his words, Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

我求你兩件事、在我未死之先、不要不賜給我．

Two things have I asked of thee; Deny me [them] not before I die:

求你使虛假和謊言遠離我．使我也不貧窮、也不富足賜給我需用的飲食．

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

恐怕我飽足不認你、說、耶和華是誰呢．又恐怕我貧窮就偷竊、以致褻瀆我神的名。

Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.

你不要向主人讒謗僕人、恐怕他咒詛你、你便算爲有罪。

Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.

有一宗人、〈宗原文作代下同〉咒詛父親、不給母親祝福。

There is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.

有一宗人、自以爲清潔、卻沒有洗去自己的汚穢。

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, And [yet] are not washed from their filthiness.

有一宗人、眼目何其高傲、眼皮也是高舉。

There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.

有一宗人、牙如劍、齒如刀、要吞滅地上的困苦人、和世間的窮乏人。

There is a generation whose teeth are [as] swords, and their jaw teeth [as] knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

螞蟥有兩個女兒、常說、給呀給呀．有三樣不知足的、連不說彀的共有四樣．

The horseleach hath two daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, [Yea], four that say not, Enough:

就是陰間和石胎、浸水不足的地、並火。

Sheol; and the barren womb; The earth that is not satisfied with water; And the fire that saith not, Enough.

戲笑父親、藐視而不聽從母親的、他的眼睛、必爲谷中的烏鴉啄出來、爲鷹雛所喫。

The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.

我所測不透的奇妙有三樣、連我所不知道的共有四樣．

There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Yea, four which I know not:

就是鷹在空中飛的道、蛇在磐石上爬的道、船在海中行的道、男與女交合的道．

The way of an eagle in the air; The way of a serpent upon a rock; The way of a ship in the midst of the sea; And the way of a man with a maiden.

淫婦的道、也是這樣、他喫了把嘴一擦、就說、我沒有行惡。

So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.

使地震動的有三樣、連地擔不起的共有四樣．

For three things the earth doth tremble, And for four, [which] it cannot bear:

就是僕人作王．愚頑人喫飽．

For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;

醜惡的女子出嫁．婢女接續主母。

For an odious woman when she is married; And a handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

地上有四樣小物、卻甚聰明．

There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise:

螞蟻是無力之類、卻在夏天豫備糧食．

The ants are a people not strong, Yet they provide their food in the summer;

沙番是輭弱之類、卻在磐石中造房。

The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks;

蝗蟲沒有君王、卻分隊而出．

The locusts have no king, Yet go they forth all of them by bands;

守宮用爪抓牆、卻住在王宮。

The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings` palaces.

步行威武的有三樣、連行走威武的共有四樣．

There are three things which are stately in their march, Yea, four which are stately in going:

就是獅子乃百獸中最爲猛烈、無所躱避的．

The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, And turneth not away for any;

獵狗、公山羊、和無人能敵的君王。

The greyhound; the he-goat also; And the king against whom there is no rising up.

你若行事愚頑、自高自傲、或是懷了惡念、就當用手摀口。

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, [Lay] thy hand upon thy mouth.

搖牛奶必成奶油．扭鼻子必出血．照樣、激動怒氣必起爭端。

For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

第31章

利慕伊勒王的言語、是他母親教訓他的眞言。

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.

我的兒阿、我腹中生的兒阿、我許願得的兒阿、我當怎樣教訓你呢．

What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?

不要將你的精力給婦女、也不要有敗壞君王的行爲。

Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

利慕伊勒阿、君王喝酒、君王喝酒不相宜．王子說、濃酒在那裏也不相宜．

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes [to say], Where is strong drink?

恐怕喝了就忘記律例、顚倒一切困苦人的是非．

Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice [due] to any that is afflicted.

可以把濃酒給將亡的人喝．把清酒給苦心的人喝．

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:

讓他喝了、就忘記他的貧窮、不再記念他的苦楚。

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.

你當爲啞吧〈或作不能自辯的〉開口．爲一切孤獨的伸寃。

Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.

你當開口按公義判斷、爲困苦和窮乏的辨屈。

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.

才德的婦人誰能得着呢．他的價值遠勝過珍珠．

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

他丈夫心裏倚靠他、必不缺少利益．

The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.

他一生使丈夫有益無損．

She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.

他尋找羊羢和麻、甘心用手作工．

She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.

他好像商船從遠方運糧來．

She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.

未到黎明他就起來、把食物分給家中的人．將當作的工分派婢女。

She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.

他想得田地、就買來．用手所得之利、栽種葡萄園．

She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

他以能力束腰、使膀臂有力．

She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

他覺得所經營的有利他的燈終夜不滅。

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

他手拿撚線竿．手把紡線車．

She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.

他張手賙濟困苦人．伸手幫補窮乏人。

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

他不因下雪爲家裏的人擔心、因爲全家都穿着朱紅衣服．

She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.

他爲自己製作繡花毯子．他的衣服、是細麻和紫色布作的。

She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

他丈夫在城門口與本地的長老同坐、爲衆人所認識。

Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.

他作細麻布衣裳出賣．又將腰帶賣與商家。

She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

能力和威儀、是他的衣服．他想到日後的景況就喜笑。

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

他開口就發智慧．他舌上有仁慈的法則．

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

他觀察家務、並不喫閒飯。

She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

他的兒女起來稱他有福．他的丈夫也稱讚他、

Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband [also], and he praiseth her, [saying]:

說、才德的女子很多、惟獨你超過一切。

Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

豔麗是虛假的．美容是虛浮的．惟敬畏耶和華的婦女、必得稱讚。

Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; [But] a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

願他享受操作所得的．願他的工作、在城門口榮耀他。

Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.

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