Proverbs 13
1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
智慧子听父亲的教训； 亵慢人不听责备。
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
人因口所结的果子，必享美福； 奸诈人必遭强暴。
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
谨守口的，得保生命； 大张嘴的，必致败亡。
4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
懒惰人羡慕，却无所得； 殷勤人必得丰裕。
5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
义人恨恶谎言； 恶人有臭名，且致惭愧。
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
行为正直的，有公义保守； 犯罪的，被邪恶倾覆。
7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
假作富足的，却一无所有； 装作穷乏的，却广有财物。
8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
人的资财是他生命的赎价； 穷乏人却听不见威吓的话。
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
义人的光明亮； 恶人的灯要熄灭。
10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
骄傲只启争竞； 听劝言的，却有智慧。
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
不劳而得之财必然消耗； 勤劳积蓄的，必见加增。
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
所盼望的迟延未得，令人心忧； 所愿意的临到，却是生命树。
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
藐视训言的，自取灭亡； 敬畏诫命的，必得善报。
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
智慧人的法则是生命的泉源， 可以使人离开死亡的网罗。
15 Good understanding brings favor; but the way of the unfaithful leads to calamity.
美好的聪明使人蒙恩； 奸诈人的道路崎岖难行。
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
凡通达人都凭知识行事； 愚昧人张扬自己的愚昧。
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
奸恶的使者必陷在祸患里； 忠信的使臣乃医人的良药。
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
弃绝管教的，必致贫受辱； 领受责备的，必得尊荣。
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
所欲的成就，心觉甘甜； 远离恶事，为愚昧人所憎恶。
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
与智慧人同行的，必得智慧； 和愚昧人作伴的，必受亏损。
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
祸患追赶罪人； 义人必得善报。
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
善人给子孙遗留产业； 罪人为义人积存资财。
23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
穷人耕种多得粮食， 但因不义，有消灭的。
24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
不忍用杖打儿子的，是恨恶他； 疼爱儿子的，随时管教。
25 The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
义人吃得饱足； 恶人肚腹缺粮。
