| 箴言 | Proverbs |
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| 1与众寡合的，只求私意；对任何指教，都表忿恨。 | 1He who holds himself aloof follows his own whims and is annoyed at others' advice. |
| 2愚昧的人不喜爱受教，只爱显露自己的心意。 | 2The fool does not relish reflection but only the airing of his own views. |
| 3邪恶一来，轻视随到；侮辱也随无耻而至。 | 3When the wicked come, scorn also comes, and offense brings shame. |
| 4哲人口中的言语有如深水，又如汹涌的溪流，生命的泉源。 | 4Man's words are like deep waters; an overflowing torrent is the fountain of wisdom. |
| 5在判案时，徇恶人之私，加害于义人，实属不公。 | 5It is not good to give consideration to the wicked or to harm the virtuous when giving judgment. |
| 6愚人的唇舌，常引起争端；愚人的口舌，常自招责打。 | 6The fool's lips cause disputes and his mouth attracts blows. |
| 7愚人的舌，使自己丧亡；他的嘴唇，是害己的陷阱。 | 7The fool's mouth is his undoing; his lips will ensnare his life. |
| 8进谗者的话，如可口美味，能深深透入肺腑的深处。 | 8The gossiper's words are tasty mouthfuls which go right to the bottom of the stomach. |
| 9懒于操劳的人，是败子的弟兄。 | 9He who dawdles at work is a brother of the destroyer. |
| 10上主的名号，是坚固堡垒；义人投入内，必得享安全。 | 10Yahweh's name is a strong tower, the virtuous rely on it and are safe. |
| 11富人的财产，是他的坚城；在他意想中，像座高墙垣。 | 11The rich man's wealth is his fortress; he relies on it as on a high wall. |
| 12心傲是灭亡的前导，心谦是光荣的前驱。 | 12Before its downfall, the heart is wrapped in pride; while humility goes before honor. |
| 13未听而先答，实愚昧可耻。 | 13To argue before listening to the facts shows stupidity which leads to disgrace. |
| 14刚毅的精神，能忍受病苦；若精神萎靡，有谁能支持？ | 14The spirit of man sustains him when ill but who will lift the one of broken spirit? |
| 15明智人的心，必获得学问；智慧人的耳，必探求知识。 | 15The discerning heart obtains wisdom, the ear of the wise searches out knowledge. |
| 16礼物能给人大开门路，引人晋谒权贵。 | 16A present opens all doors to you and brings you into the company of the powerful. |
| 17先诉理者似有理，对手来时再审断。 | 17The first to plead his case seems to be right, but his opponent appears and there is matter for trial. |
| 18抽签可以使争端平息，也能调解权贵的纠纷。 | 18Casting lots terminates disputes and decides between the powerful. |
| 19兄弟若不和，比坚城还攻克；他们的难辩，有如碉堡的门闩。 | 19A brother who is helped is more steadfast than a
fortress but quarrels are like the bars of a castle. |
| 20人必以口中果实充满肚腹，必饱尝自己唇舌的出产。 | 20A man is filled with what comes from his mouth and is nourished by what his lips provide. |
| 21死亡和生命，全在乎唇舌；放纵唇舌的，必自食其果。 | 21The tongue has power over life and death, those who like speaking will eat its fruit. |
| 22谁觅得了贤妻，便觅得了幸福，得了上主恩眷。 | 22He who finds a wife finds happiness, he has won Yahweh's favor. |
| 23贫穷的人哀恳乞怜；富贵的人厉声以对。 | 23The poor man pleads, while the rich man responds harshly. |
| 24交朋友过多，必会有损害；但有些朋友，远胜亲兄弟。 | 24Some friends only bring ruin, others are closer than a brother. |
