箴言 28
1 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.
2 邦國因有罪過，君王就多更換； 因有聰明知識的人，國必長存。
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
3 窮人欺壓貧民， 好像暴雨沖沒糧食。
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 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.
5 壞人不明白公義； 惟有尋求耶和華的，無不明白。
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
6 行為純正的窮乏人 勝過行事乖僻的富足人。
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7 謹守律法的，是智慧之子； 與貪食人作伴的，卻羞辱其父。
Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8 人以厚利加增財物， 是給那憐憫窮人者積蓄的。
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 轉耳不聽律法的， 他的祈禱也為可憎。
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 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, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11 富足人自以為有智慧， 但聰明的貧窮人能將他查透。
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 義人得志，有大榮耀； 惡人興起，人就躲藏。
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13 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.
14 常存敬畏的，便為有福； 心存剛硬的，必陷在禍患裏。
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 暴虐的君王轄制貧民， 好像吼叫的獅子、覓食的熊。
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 無知的君多行暴虐； 以貪財為可恨的，必年長日久。
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17 背負流人血之罪的，必往坑裏奔跑， 誰也不可攔阻他。
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
18 行動正直的，必蒙拯救； 行事彎曲的，立時跌倒。
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
19 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 be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
20 誠實人必多得福； 想要急速發財的，不免受罰。
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 看人的情面乃為不好； 人因一塊餅枉法也為不好。
To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
22 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 wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 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 afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 偷竊父母的，說：這不是罪， 此人就是與強盜同類。
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 心中貪婪的，挑起爭端； 倚靠耶和華的，必得豐裕。
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 心中自是的，便是愚昧人； 憑智慧行事的，必蒙拯救。
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 賙濟貧窮的，不致缺乏； 佯為不見的，必多受咒詛。
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 惡人興起，人就躲藏； 惡人敗亡，義人增多。
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
