< Proverbs 19 >
1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
行为纯正的贫穷人 胜过乖谬愚妄的富足人。
2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
心无知识的,乃为不善; 脚步急快的,难免犯罪。
3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
人的愚昧倾败他的道; 他的心也抱怨耶和华。
4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
财物使朋友增多; 但穷人朋友远离。
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
作假见证的,必不免受罚; 吐出谎言的,终不能逃脱。
6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
好施散的,有多人求他的恩情; 爱送礼的,人都为他的朋友。
7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.
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。
8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
得着智慧的,爱惜生命; 保守聪明的,必得好处。
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
作假见证的,不免受罚; 吐出谎言的,也必灭亡。
10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
愚昧人宴乐度日是不合宜的; 何况仆人管辖王子呢?
11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
人有见识就不轻易发怒; 宽恕人的过失便是自己的荣耀。
12 A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
王的忿怒好像狮子吼叫; 他的恩典却如草上的甘露。
13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
愚昧的儿子是父亲的祸患; 妻子的争吵如雨连连滴漏。
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
房屋钱财是祖宗所遗留的; 惟有贤慧的妻是耶和华所赐的。
15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
懒惰使人沉睡; 懈怠的人必受饥饿。
16 He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
谨守诫命的,保全生命; 轻忽己路的,必致死亡。
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
怜悯贫穷的,就是借给耶和华; 他的善行,耶和华必偿还。
18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
趁有指望,管教你的儿子; 你的心不可任他死亡。
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
暴怒的人必受刑罚; 你若救他,必须再救。
20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
你要听劝教,受训诲, 使你终久有智慧。
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
人心多有计谋; 惟有耶和华的筹算才能立定。
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
施行仁慈的,令人爱慕; 穷人强如说谎言的。
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
敬畏耶和华的,得着生命; 他必恒久知足,不遭祸患。
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
懒惰人放手在盘子里, 就是向口撤回,他也不肯。
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
鞭打亵慢人,愚蒙人必长见识; 责备明哲人,他就明白知识。
26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
虐待父亲、撵出母亲的, 是贻羞致辱之子。
27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
我儿,不可听了教训 而又偏离知识的言语。
28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
匪徒作见证戏笑公平; 恶人的口吞下罪孽。
29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
刑罚是为亵慢人预备的; 鞭打是为愚昧人的背预备的。