Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
惡人無人追蹤，仍然竄逃；義人安然自得，有如雄獅。
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
由於國家的罪，領袖時有更迭；惟賴明哲之士，邦國方能久存。
3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
欺壓弱小的惡霸，有如沖沒穀糧的暴雨。
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
違法的人，稱揚敗類；守法的人，與之為敵。
5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
作惡的人，不明瞭正義；尋求上主的，卻全洞識。
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
為人正直的窮人，勝於行為邪僻的富人。
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
遵守法律的，是智慧之子；交結蕩子的，是取辱己父。
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
誰放貸取利增加己產，是為憐恤貧乏者積蓄。
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
對於法律，人若充耳不聞，他的祈禱，也為上主所惡。
10 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.
勾引正直的人走上邪路的，必落在自己所掘的坑內；但正直的人仍能繼承幸福。
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
富貴的人，自認為有智慧，聰明的窮人一眼即看穿。
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
義人獲勝，群情歡騰；惡霸當道，人人走避。
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
文過飾非的，必不會順利；認錯悔改的，將蒙受憐憫。
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
常戒慎的人，必蒙祝福；心硬如鐵者，必遭災禍。
15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
暴君欺凌貧窮弱小，有如咆哮怒獅，飢餓野熊。
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
無知的昏君，必橫行霸道；憎恨貪婪的，將延年益壽。
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
身負血債者，雖逃至死地，也無人搭救。
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
行走正路的，必安然無恙；愛走曲徑的，必墮入陷阱。
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
自耕其地的，必常得飽食；追求虛幻的，必飽嘗貧苦。
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
忠誠篤實的人，將滿渥福祉；急於致富的人，將難免無過。
21 To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
顧及人的情面，原非一件好事；但為一片麵包，人卻陷身不義。
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
眼睛貪婪的人，匆匆急於致富；豈知貧乏窮困，即將臨他身上!
23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
責斥他人的，終比奉承的，更得人愛戴。
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
向自己父母行竊，卻說「這並不是罪，」與強盜是同路人。
25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
貪得無厭的人，必引起爭端；信賴上主的人，必心安理得。
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
自恃聰明的，實是糊塗人；行事智慧的，必安全無恙。
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
樂施濟貧的，決不會匱乏；視若無睹的，必飽受咒罵。
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
惡霸當道，人人走避；惡霸滅亡，義人興旺。
