旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 11 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
11:1 诡诈的天平，为耶和华所憎恶。公平的法码，为他所喜悦。
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
11:2 骄傲来，羞耻也来。谦逊人却有智慧。
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
11:3 正直人的纯正，必引导自己。奸诈人的乖僻，必毁灭自己。
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
11:4 发怒的日子，赀财无益。惟有公义能救人脱离死亡。
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
11:5 完全人的义，必指引他的路。但恶人必因自己的恶跌倒。
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
11:6 正直人的义，必拯救自己。奸诈人必陷在自己的无理中。
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
11:7 恶人一死，他的指望必灭绝。不公正的人的盼望，也必灭没。
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
11:8 义人得脱离患难，有恶人来代替他。
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
11:9 不虔敬的人用口败坏邻舍。义人却因知识得救。
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
11:10 义人享福合城喜乐。恶人灭亡，人都欢呼。
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11:11 城因正直人祝福便高举。却因邪恶人的口就倾覆。
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
11:12 藐视邻舍的，毫无智慧。明哲人却静默不言。
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
11:13 往来传舌的，泄漏密事。心中诚实的，遮隐事情。
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
11:14 无智谋，民就败落。谋士多，人便安居。
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
11:15 外人作保的，必受亏损。恨恶击掌的，却得安稳。
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
11:16 恩德的妇女得尊荣。强暴的男子得赀财。
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
11:17 仁慈的人，善待自己。残忍的人，扰害己身。
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
11:18 恶人经营，得虚浮的工价。撒义种的，得实在的果效。
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
11:19 恒心为义的，必得生命。追求邪恶的，必致死亡。
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
11:20 心中乖僻的，为耶和华所憎恶。行事完全的，为他所喜悦。
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
11:21 恶人虽然连手，必不免受罚。义人的后裔，必得拯救。
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
11:22 妇女美貌而无见识，如同金环带在猪鼻上。
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
11:23 义人的心愿，尽得好处。恶人的指望，致干忿怒。
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
11:24 有施散的，却更增添。有吝惜过度的，反致穷乏。
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
11:25 好施舍的，必得丰裕。滋润人的，必得滋润。
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
11:26 屯粮不卖的，民必咒诅他。情愿出卖的，人必为他祝福。
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
11:27 恳切求善的，就求得恩惠。惟独求恶的，恶必临到他身。
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
11:28 依仗自己财物的，必跌倒。义人必发旺如青叶。
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
11:29 扰害己家的，必承受清风。愚昧人必作慧心人的仆人。
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
11:30 义人所结的果子，就是生命树。有智慧的必能得人。
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
11:31 看哪，义人在世尚且受报，何况恶人和有偏差的人呢。
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 12 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
12:1 喜爱管教的，就是喜爱知识。恨恶责备的，却是畜类。
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
12:2 善人必蒙耶和华的嗯惠。设诡计的人，耶和华必定他得罪。
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
12:3 人靠恶行不能坚立。义人的根，必不动摇。
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
12:4 才德的妇人，是丈夫的冠冕。贻羞的妇人，如同朽烂在他丈夫的骨中。
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
12:5 义人的思念是公平。恶人的计谋是诡诈。
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
12:6 恶人的言论，是埋伏流人的血。正直人的口，必拯救人。
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
12:7 恶人倾覆，归于无有。义人的家，必站得住。
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
12:8 人必按自己的智慧被称赞。心中乖谬的，必被藐视。
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
12:9 被人轻贱，却有仆人，强如自尊，缺少食物。
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
12:10 义人顾惜他牲畜的命。恶人的怜悯，也是残忍。
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
12:11 耕种自己田地的，必得饱食。追随虚浮的，却是无知。
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12:12 恶人想得坏人的网罗。义人的根，得以结实。
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
12:13 恶人嘴中的过错，是自己的网罗。但义人必脱离患难。
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
12:14 人因口所结的果子，必饱得美福。人手所作的，必为自己的报应。
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
12:15 愚妄人所行的，在自己的眼中看为正直。惟智慧人，肯听人的劝教。
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
12:16 愚妄人的恼怒，立时显露。通达人能忍辱藏羞。
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
12:17 说出真话的，显明公义。作假见证的，显出诡诈。
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
12:18 说话浮躁的，如刀刺人。智慧人的舌头，却为医人的良药。
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
12:19 口吐真言，永远坚立。舌说谎话，只存片时。
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
12:20 图谋恶事的，心存诡诈。劝人和睦的，便得喜乐。
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
12:21 义人不遭灾害恶人满受祸患。
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
12:22 说谎言的嘴，为耶和华所憎恶。行事诚实的，为他所喜悦。
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
12:23 通达人隐藏知识。愚昧人的心，彰显愚昧。
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
12:24 殷勤人的手必掌权。懒惰的人必服苦。
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
12:25 人心忧虑，屈而不伸。一句良言，使心欢乐。
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
12:26 义人引导他的邻舍。恶人的道，叫人失迷。
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
12:27 懒惰的人，不烤打猎所得的。殷勤的人，却得宝贵的财物。
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
12:28 在公义的道上有生命。其路之中，并无死亡。
In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 13 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
13:1 智慧子听父亲的教训。亵慢人不听责备。
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
13:2 人因口所结的果子，必享美福。奸诈人必遭强暴。
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
13:3 谨守口的，得保生命。大张嘴的，必致败亡。
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
13:4 懒惰人羡慕，却无所得。殷勤人必得丰裕。
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
13:5 义人恨恶谎言。恶人有臭名，且致惭愧。
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
13:6 行为正直的，有公义保守。有偏差的人被邪恶倾覆。
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
13:7 假作富足的，却一无所有。装作穷乏的，却广有财物。
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
13:8 人的赀财，是他生命的赎价。穷乏人却听不见威吓的话。
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
13:9 义人的光明亮。（明亮原文作喜欢）恶人的灯要熄灭。
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
13:10 骄傲只启争竞。听劝言的，却有智慧。
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
13:11 不劳而得之财，必然消耗。勤劳积蓄的，必见加增。
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
13:12 所盼望的迟延未得，令人心忧。所愿意的临到，却是生命树。
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13:13 藐视训言的，自取灭亡。敬畏诫命的，必得善报。
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
13:14 智慧人的法则，（或作指教）是生命的泉源，可以使人离开死亡的网罗。
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
13:15 美好的聪明，使人蒙恩。奸诈人的道路，崎岖难行。
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
13:16 凡通达人都凭知识行事。愚昧人张扬自己的愚昧。
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
13:17 奸恶的使者，必陷在祸患里。忠信的使臣，乃医人的良药。
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
13:18 弃绝教管的，必致贫受辱。领受责备的，必得尊荣。
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
13:19 所欲的成就，心觉甘甜。远离恶事，为愚昧人所憎恶。
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
13:20 与智慧人同行的，必得智慧。和愚昧人作伴的，必受亏损。
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
13:21 祸患追赶有偏差的人。义人必得善报。
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
13:22 善人给子孙遗留产业。有偏差的人为义人积存赀财。
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
13:23 穷人耕种多得粮食，但因不义有消灭的。
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
13:24 不忍用杖打儿子的，是恨恶他。疼爱儿子的，随时管教。
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
13:25 义人吃得饱足。恶人肚腹缺粮。
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 14 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
14:1 智慧妇人，建立家室。愚妄妇人，亲手拆毁。
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
14:2 行动正直的，敬畏耶和华。乖僻的，却藐视他。
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
14:3 愚妄人口中骄傲，如杖责打己身。智慧人的嘴，必保守自己。
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
14:4 家里无牛，槽头乾净。土产加多，乃凭牛力。
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
14:5 诚实见证人，不说谎话。假见证人，吐出谎言。
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
14:6 亵慢人寻智慧，却寻不着。聪明人易得知识。
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
14:7 到愚昧人面前，不见他嘴中有知识。
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
14:8 通达人的智慧，在乎明白己道。愚昧人的愚妄，乃是诡诈。（或作自欺）
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
14:9 愚妄人视偏差为戏耍。正直人互相喜悦。
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
14:10 心中的苦楚，自己知道。心里的喜乐，外人无干。
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
14:11 奸恶人的房屋必倾倒。正直人的帐棚必兴盛。
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
14:12 有一条路人以为正。至终成为死亡之路。
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
14:13 人在喜笑中，心也忧愁。快乐至极，就生愁苦。
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14:14 心中背道的，必满得自己的结果。善人必从自己（的行为，得以知足）
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
14:15 愚蒙人是话都信。通达人处处谨慎。
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
14:16 智慧人惧怕，就远离恶事。愚妄人却狂傲自恃。
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
14:17 轻易发怒的，行事愚妄。设立诡计的，被人恨恶。
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
14:18 愚蒙人得愚昧为产业。通达人得知识为冠冕。
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
14:19 坏人俯伏在善人面前。恶人俯伏在义人门口。
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
14:20 贫穷人连邻舍也恨他。富足人朋友最多。
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
14:21 藐视邻舍的，这人有偏差。怜悯贫穷的，这人有福。
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
14:22 谋恶的岂非走入迷途吗。谋善的必得慈爱和诚实。
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
14:23 诸般勤劳，都有益处。嘴上多言，乃致穷乏。
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
14:24 智慧人的财，为自己的冠冕。愚妄人的愚昧，终是愚昧。
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
14:25 作真见证的，救人性命。吐出谎言的，施行诡诈。
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
14:26 敬畏耶和华的，大有依靠。他的儿女，也有避难所。
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
14:27 敬畏耶和华，就是生命的泉源，可以使人离开死亡的网罗。
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
14:28 帝王荣耀在乎民多。君王衰败在乎民少。
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
14:29 不轻易发怒的，大有聪明。性情暴躁的，大显愚妄。
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
14:30 心中安静，是肉体的生命。嫉妒是骨中的朽烂。
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
14:31 欺压贫寒的，是辱没造他的主。怜悯穷乏的，乃是尊敬主
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
14:32 恶人在所行的恶上，必被推倒。义人临死，有所投靠。
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
14:33 智慧存在聪明人心中。愚昧人心里所存的，显而易见。
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
14:34 公义使邦国高举。偏差是人民的羞辱。
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
14:35 智慧的臣子，蒙王恩惠。贻羞的仆人，遭其震怒。
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 15 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
15:1 回答柔和，使怒消退。言语暴戾，触动怒气。
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
15:2 智慧人的舌，善发知识。愚昧人的口，吐出愚昧。
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
15:3 耶和华的眼目，无处不在。恶人善人，他都鉴察。
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
15:4 温良的舌，是生命树。乖谬的嘴，使人心碎。
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
15:5 愚妄人藐视父亲的管教。领受责备的，得着见识。
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
15:6 义人家中，多有财宝。恶人得利，反受扰害。
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
15:7 智慧人的嘴，播扬知识。愚昧人的心，并不如此。
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
15:8 恶人献祭，为耶和华所憎恶。正直人祈祷，为他所喜悦。
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
15:9 恶人的道路，为耶和华所憎恶。追求公义的，为他所喜爱。
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
15:10 舍弃正路的，必受严刑。恨恶责备的，必致死亡。
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
15:11 阴间和死亡，尚在耶和华眼前，何况世人的心呢。
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
15:12 亵慢人不爱受责备。他也不就近智慧人。
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
15:13 心中喜乐，面带笑容。心里忧愁，灵被损伤。
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
15:14 聪明人心求知识。愚昧人口吃愚昧。
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15:15 困苦人的日子，都是愁苦。心中欢畅的，常享丰筵。
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
15:16 少有财宝，敬畏耶和华，强如多有财宝，烦乱不安。
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
15:17 吃素菜，彼此相爱，强如吃肥牛，彼此相恨。
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
15:18 暴怒的人，挑启争端。忍怒的人，止息分争。
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
15:19 懒惰人的道，像荆棘的篱笆。正直人的路，是平坦的大道。
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
15:20 智慧子使父亲喜乐。愚昧人藐视母亲。
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
15:21 无知的人，以愚妄为乐。聪明的人，按正直而行。
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
15:22 不先商议，所谋无效。谋士众多，所谋乃成。
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
15:23 口善应对，自觉喜乐。话合其时，何等美好。
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
15:24 智慧人从生命的道上升，使他远离在下的阴间。
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
15:25 耶和华必拆毁骄傲人的家。却要立定寡妇的地界。
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
15:26 恶谋为耶和华所憎恶。良言乃为纯净。
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
15:27 贪恋财利的，扰害己家。恨恶贿赂的，必得存活。
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
15:28 义人的心，思量如何回答。恶人的口，吐出恶言。
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
15:29 耶和华远离恶人。却听义人的祷告。
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
15:30 眼有光使心喜乐。好信息使骨滋润。
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
15:31 听从生命责备的，必常在智慧人中。
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
15:32 弃绝管教的，轻看自己的生命。听从责备的，却得智慧。
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
15:33 敬畏耶和华，是智慧的训诲。尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 16 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
16:1 心中的谋算在乎人。舌头的应对，由于耶和华。
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
16:2 人一切所行的，在自己眼中看为清洁。惟有耶和华衡量人心。
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
16:3 你所作的，要交托耶和华，你所谋的，就必成立。
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
16:4 耶和华所造的，各适其用。就是恶人，也为祸患的日子所造。
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
16:5 凡心里骄傲的，为耶和华所憎恶。虽然连手，他必不免受罚。
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
16:6 因怜悯诚实，邪恶得清除。敬畏耶和华的，远离恶事。
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
16:7 人所行的若蒙耶和华喜悦，耶和华也使他的仇敌与他和好。
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
16:8 多有财利，行事不义，不如少有财利，行事公义。
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
16:9 人心筹算自己的道路。惟耶和华指引他的脚步。
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
16:10 王的嘴中有神语。审判之时，他的口，必不差错。
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
16:11 公道的天平和秤，都属耶和华。囊中一切法码，都为他所定。
A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
16:12 作恶为王所憎恶。因国位是靠公义坚立。
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
16:13 公义的嘴，为王所喜悦。说正直话的，为王所喜爱。
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
16:14 王的震怒，如杀人的使者。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.
16:15 王的脸光，使人有生命。王的恩典，好像春云时雨。
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16:16 得智慧胜似得金子。选聪明强如选银子。
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
16:17 正直人的道，是远离恶事。谨守己路的，是保全性命。
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
16:18 骄傲在败坏以先，狂心在跌倒之前。
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
16:19 心里谦卑与穷乏人来往，强如将掳物与骄傲人同分。
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
16:20 谨守训言的，必得好处。依靠耶和华的，便为有福。
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
16:21 心中有智慧，必称为通达人。嘴中的甜言，加增人的学问。
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
16:22 人有智慧就有生命的泉源。愚昧人必被愚昧惩治。
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
16:23 智慧人的心，教训他的口，又使他的嘴，增长学问。
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
16:24 良言如同蜂房，使心觉甘甜，使骨得医治。
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
16:25 有一条路，人以为正，至终成为死亡之路。
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
16:26 劳力人的胃口，使他劳力，因为他的口腹催逼他。
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
16:27 匪徒图谋奸恶，嘴上彷佛有烧焦的火。
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
16:28 乖僻人播散分争。传舌的离间密友。
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
16:29 强暴人诱惑邻舍，领他走不善之道。
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
16:30 眼目紧合的，图谋乖僻，嘴唇紧闭的，成就邪恶。
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
16:31 白发是荣耀的冠冕。在公义的道上，必能得着。
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
16:32 不轻易发怒的，胜过勇士。治服己心的，强如取城。
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
16:33 签放在怀里。定事由耶和华。
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 17 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
17:1 设筵满屋，大家相争，不如有块乾饼，大家相安。
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
17:2 仆人办事聪明，必管辖贻羞之子，又在众子中，同分产业。
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
17:3 鼎为炼银，炉为炼金。惟有耶和华熬炼人心。
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
17:4 行恶的留心听奸诈之言。说谎的侧耳听邪恶之语。
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
17:5 戏笑穷人的，是辱没造他的主。幸灾乐祸的，必不免受罚。
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
17:6 子孙为老人的冠冕。父亲是儿女的荣耀。
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
17:7 愚顽人说美言本不相宜，何况君王说谎话呢。
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
17:8 贿赂在馈送人的眼中，看为宝玉。随处运动，都得顺利。
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
17:9 遮掩人过的，寻求人爱。屡次挑错的，离间密友。
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
17:10 一句责备话，深入聪明人的心，强如责打愚昧人一百下。
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
17:11 恶人只寻背叛，所以必有严厉的使者，奉差攻击他。
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
17:12 宁可遇见丢崽子的母熊，不可遇见正行愚妄的愚昧人。
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
17:13 以恶报善的，祸患必不离他的家。
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
17:14 分争的起头，如水放开。所以在争闹之先，必当止息争竞。
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
17:15 定恶人为义的，定义人为恶的，这都为耶和华所憎恶。
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
17:16 愚昧人既无聪明，为何手拿价银买智慧呢。
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17:17 朋友乃时常亲爱。弟兄为患难而生。
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
17:18 在邻舍面前击掌作保，乃是无知的人。
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
17:19 喜爱争竞的，是喜爱过犯。高立家门的，乃自取败坏。
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
17:20 心存邪僻的，寻不着好处。舌弄是非的，陷在祸患中。
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
17:21 生愚昧子的，必自愁苦。愚顽人的父，毫无喜乐。
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
17:22 喜乐的心，乃是良药。忧伤的灵，使骨枯乾。
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
17:23 恶人暗中受贿赂，为要倾倒判断。
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
17:24 明哲人眼前有智慧。愚昧人眼望地极。
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
17:25 愚昧子使父亲愁烦，使母亲忧苦。
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
17:26 判罚义人为不善。责打君子为不义。
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
17:27 寡少言语的有知识。性情温良的有聪明。
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
17:28 愚昧人若静默不言，也可算为智慧。闭口不说，也可算为聪明。
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 18 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
18:1 与众寡合的，独自寻求心愿，并恼恨一切真智慧。
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
18:2 愚昧人不喜爱明哲，只喜爱显露心意。
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
18:3 恶人来，藐视随来。羞耻到，辱骂同到。
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
18:4 人口中的言语，如同深水。智慧的泉源，好像涌流的河水。
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
18:5 瞻徇恶人的情面，偏断义人的案件，都为不善。
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
18:6 愚昧人张嘴启争端，开口招鞭打。
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
18:7 愚昧人的口，自取败坏。他的嘴，是他生命的网罗。
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
18:8 传舌人的言语，如同美食，深入人的心腹。
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
18:9 作工懈怠的，与浪费人为弟兄。
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
18:10 耶和华的名，是坚固台。义人奔入，便得安稳。
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
18:11 富足人的财物，是他的坚城，在他心想，犹如高墙。
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
18:12 败坏之先，人心骄傲。尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
18:13 未曾听完先回答的，便是他的愚昧，和羞辱。
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
18:14 人有疾病，心能忍耐。心灵忧伤，谁能承当呢。
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
18:15 聪明人的心得知识。智慧人的耳求知识。
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
18:16 人的礼物，为他开路，引他到高位的人面前。
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
18:17 先诉情由的，似乎有理。但邻舍来到，就察出实情。
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18:18 掣签能止息争竞，也能解散强胜的人。
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
18:19 弟兄结怨，劝他和好，比取坚固城还难。这样的争竞，如同坚寨的门闩。
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
18:20 人口中所结的果子，必充满肚腹。他嘴所出的，必使他饱足。
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
18:21 生死在舌头的权下。喜爱他的，必吃他所结的果子。
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
18:22 得着贤妻的，是得着好处，也是蒙了耶和华的恩惠。
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
18:23 贫穷人说哀求的话。富足人用威吓的话回答。
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
18:24 滥交朋友的，自取败坏。但有一朋友，比弟兄更亲密。
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 19 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
19:1 行为纯正的贫穷人，胜过乖谬愚妄的富足人。
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
19:2 心无知识的，乃为不善。脚步急快的难免出偏差。
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
19:3 人的愚昧，倾败他的道。他的心也抱怨耶和华。
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
19:4 财物使朋友增多。但穷人朋友远离。
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
19:5 作假见证的，必不免受罚。吐出谎言的，终不能逃脱。
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
19:6 好施散的，有多人求他的恩情。爱送礼的，人都为他的朋友。
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
19:7 贫穷人弟兄都恨他，何况他的朋友，更远离他。他用言语追随，他们却走了。
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
19:8 得着智慧的，爱惜生命，保守聪明的，必得好处。
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
19:9 作假见证的，不免受罚。吐出谎言的，也必灭亡。
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
19:10 愚昧人宴乐度日，是不合宜的，何况仆人管辖王子呢。
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
19:11 人有见识，就不轻易发怒。宽恕人的过失，便是自己的荣耀。
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
19:12 王的忿怒，好像狮子吼叫。他的恩典，却如草上的甘露。
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
19:13 愚昧的儿子，是父亲的祸患。妻子的争吵，如雨连连滴漏。
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
19:14 房屋钱财。是祖宗所遗留的。惟有贤慧的妻，是耶和华所赐的。
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
19:15 懒惰使人沉睡。懈怠的人，必受饥饿。
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
19:16 谨守诫命的，保全生命。轻忽己路的，必致死亡。
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
19:17 怜悯贫穷的，就是借给耶和华。他的善行，耶和华必偿还。
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
19:18 趁有指望，管教你的儿子。你的心不可任他死亡。
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19:19 暴怒的人，必受刑罚。你若救他，必须再救。
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
19:20 你要听劝教，受训诲，使你终久有智慧。
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
19:21 人心多有计谋。惟有耶和华的筹算，才能立定。
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
19:22 施行仁慈的，令人爱慕。穷人强如说谎言的。
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
19:23 敬畏耶和华的，得着生命。他必恒久知足，不遭祸患。
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
19:24 懒惰人放手在盘子里。就是向口撤回，他也不肯。
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
19:25 鞭打亵慢人，愚蒙人必长见识。责备明哲人，他就明白知识。
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
19:26 虐待父亲，撵出母亲的，是贻羞致辱之子。
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
19:27 我儿，不可听了教训，而又偏离知识的言语。
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
19:28 匪徒作见证戏笑公平。恶人的口吞下邪恶。
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
19:29 刑罚是为亵慢人豫备的。鞭打是为愚昧人的背豫备的。
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
旧约 -- 箴言(Proverbs) -- 第 20 章 ( 本篇共有 31 章 )
20:1 酒能使人亵慢，浓酒使人喧囔。凡因酒错误的，就无智慧。
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
20:2 王的威吓，如同狮子吼叫。惹动他怒的，是自害己命。
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
20:3 远离分争，是人的尊荣。愚妄人都爱争闹。
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
20:4 懒惰人因冬寒不肯耕种。到收割的时候，他必讨饭，而无所得。
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
20:5 人心怀藏谋略，好像深水。惟明哲人，才能汲引出来。
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
20:6 人多述说自己的仁慈。但忠信人谁能遇着呢。
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
20:7 行为纯正的义人，他的子孙，是有福的。
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
20:8 王坐在审判的位上，以眼目驱散诸恶。
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
20:9 谁能说，我洁净了我的心。我脱净了我的偏差。
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
20:10 两样的法码，两样的升斗，都为耶和华所憎恶。
Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.
20:11 孩童的动作，是清洁，是正直，都显明他的本性。
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
20:12 能听的耳，能看的眼，都是耶和华所造的。
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
20:13 不要贪睡，免致贫穷。眼要睁开，你就吃饱。
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
20:14 买物的说，不好，不好。及至买去，他便自夸。
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
20:15 有金子，和许多珍珠。（或作红宝石）惟有知识的嘴，乃为贵重的珍宝。
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
20:16 谁为生人作保，就拿谁的衣服。谁为外人作保，谁就要承当。
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
20:17 以虚谎而得的食物，人觉甘甜。但后来他的口，必充满尘沙。
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
20:18 计谋都凭筹算立定。打仗要凭智谋。
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
20:19 往来传舌的，泄漏密事。大张嘴的不可与他结交。
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
20:20 咒骂父母的，他的灯必灭，变为漆黑的黑暗。
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
20:21 起初速得的产业，终久却不为福。
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
20:22 你不要说，我要以恶报恶。要等候耶和华，他必拯救你。
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
20:23 两样的法码，为耶和华所憎恶。诡诈的天平，也为不善。
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
20:24 人的脚步，为耶和华所定。人岂能明白自己的路呢。
Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
20:25 人冒失说，这是圣物，许愿之后才查问，就是自陷网罗。
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
20:26 智慧的王，簸散恶人，用碌碡辊轧他们。
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
20:27 人的灵是耶和华的灯，鉴察人的心腹。
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
20:28 王因仁慈和诚实，得以保全他的国位，也因仁慈立稳。
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
20:29 强壮乃少年的荣耀。白发为老年人的尊荣。
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
20:30 鞭伤除净人的罪恶。责打能入人的心腹。
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
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