< Proverbs 12 >
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
喜爱管教的,就是喜爱知识; 恨恶责备的,却是畜类。
2 A good man shall obtain favor from YHWH, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
善人必蒙耶和华的恩惠; 设诡计的人,耶和华必定他的罪。
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
人靠恶行不能坚立; 义人的根必不动摇。
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
才德的妇人是丈夫的冠冕; 贻羞的妇人如同朽烂在她丈夫的骨中。
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
义人的思念是公平; 恶人的计谋是诡诈。
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
恶人的言论是埋伏流人的血; 正直人的口必拯救人。
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
恶人倾覆,归于无有; 义人的家必站得住。
8 A person is commended according to his good sense, but the one who has a perverse mind is despised.
人必按自己的智慧被称赞; 心中乖谬的,必被藐视。
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
被人轻贱,却有仆人, 强如自尊,缺少食物。
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
义人顾惜他牲畜的命; 恶人的怜悯也是残忍。
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
耕种自己田地的,必得饱食; 追随虚浮的,却是无知。
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
恶人想得坏人的网罗; 义人的根得以结实。
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
恶人嘴中的过错是自己的网罗; 但义人必脱离患难。
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
人因口所结的果子,必饱得美福; 人手所做的,必为自己的报应。
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
愚妄人所行的,在自己眼中看为正直; 惟智慧人肯听人的劝教。
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
愚妄人的恼怒立时显露; 通达人能忍辱藏羞。
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
说出真话的,显明公义; 作假见证的,显出诡诈。
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
说话浮躁的,如刀刺人; 智慧人的舌头却为医人的良药。
19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
口吐真言,永远坚立; 舌说谎话,只存片时。
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
图谋恶事的,心存诡诈; 劝人和睦的,便得喜乐。
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
义人不遭灾害;恶人满受祸患。
22 Lying lips are an abomination to YHWH, but those who do the truth are his delight.
说谎言的嘴为耶和华所憎恶; 行事诚实的,为他所喜悦。
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
通达人隐藏知识; 愚昧人的心彰显愚昧。
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
殷勤人的手必掌权; 懒惰的人必服苦。
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
人心忧虑,屈而不伸; 一句良言,使心欢乐。
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
义人引导他的邻舍; 恶人的道叫人失迷。
27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
懒惰的人不烤打猎所得的; 殷勤的人却得宝贵的财物。
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
在公义的道上有生命; 其路之中并无死亡。