The way of life is above to the wise； that he may depart from hell beneath。
15：25耶和华必拆毁骄傲人的家。却要立定寡妇的地界。
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud： but he will establish the border of the widow。
15：26恶谋为耶和华所憎恶。良言乃为纯净。
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD： but the words of the pure are pleasant words。
15：27贪恋财利的，扰害己家。恨恶贿赂的，必得存活。
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house； but he that hateth gifts shall live。
15：28义人的心，思量如何回答。恶人的口，吐出恶言。
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer： but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things。
15：29耶和华远离恶人。却听义人的祷告。
The LORD is far from the wicked： but he heareth the prayer of the righteous。
15：30眼有光使心喜乐。好信息使骨滋润。
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart： and a good report maketh the bones fat。
15：31听从生命责备的，必常在智慧人中。
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise。
15：32弃绝管教的，轻看自己的生命。听从责备的，却得智慧。
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul： but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding。
15：33敬畏耶和华，是智慧的训诲。尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom； and before honour is humility。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 16 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
16：1心中的谋算在乎人。舌头的应对，由于耶和华。
The preparations of the heart in man； and the answer of the tongue； is from the LORD。
16：2人一切所行的，在自己眼中看为清洁。惟有耶和华衡量人心。
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes； but the LORD weigheth the spirits。
16：3你所作的，要交托耶和华，你所谋的，就必成立。
mit thy works unto the LORD； and thy thoughts shall be established。
16：4耶和华所造的，各适其用。就是恶人，也为祸患的日子所造。
The LORD hath made all things for himself： yea； even the wicked for the day of evil。
16：5凡心里骄傲的，为耶和华所憎恶。虽然连手，他必不免受罚。
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD： though hand join in hand； he shall not be unpunished。
16：6因怜悯诚实，罪孽得赎。敬畏耶和华的，远离恶事。
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged： and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil。
16：7人所行的若蒙耶和华喜悦，耶和华也使他的仇敌与他和好。
When a man's ways please the LORD； he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him。
16：8多有财利，行事不义，不如少有财利，行事公义。
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right。
16：9人心筹算自己的道路。惟耶和华指引他的脚步。
A man's heart deviseth his way： but the LORD directeth his steps。
16：10王的嘴中有神语。审判之时，他的口，必不差错。
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king： his mouth transgresseth not in judgment。
16：11公道的天平和秤，都属耶和华。囊中一切法码，都为他所定。
A just weight and balance are the LORD's： all the weights of the bag are his work。
16：12作恶为王所憎恶。因国位是靠公义坚立。
It is an abomination to kings to mit wickedness： for the throne is established by righteousness。
16：13公义的嘴，为王所喜悦。说正直话的，为王所喜爱。
Righteous lips are the delight of kings； and they love him that speaketh right。
16：14王的震怒，如杀人的使者。但智慧人能止息王怒。
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death： but a wise man will pacify it。
16：15王的脸光，使人有生命。王的恩典，好像春云时雨。
In the light of the king's countenance is life； and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain。
16：16得智慧胜似得金子。选聪明强如选银子。
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold！ and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver！
16：17正直人的道，是远离恶事。谨守己路的，是保全性命。
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil： he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul。
16：18骄傲在败坏以先，狂心在跌倒之前。
Pride goeth before destruction； and an haughty spirit before a fall。
16：19心里谦卑与穷乏人来往，强如将掳物与骄傲人同分。
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly； than to divide the spoil with the proud。
16：20谨守训言的，必得好处。依靠耶和华的，便为有福。
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good： and whoso trusteth in the LORD； happy is he。
16：21心中有智慧，必称为通达人。嘴中的甜言，加增人的学问。
The wise in heart shall be called prudent： and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning。
16：22人有智慧就有生命的泉源。愚昧人必被愚昧惩治。
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it： but the instruction of fools is folly。
16：23智慧人的心，教训他的口，又使他的嘴，增长学问。
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth； and addeth learning to his lips。
16：24良言如同蜂房，使心觉甘甜，使骨得医治。
Pleasant words are as an honeyb； sweet to the soul； and health to the bones。
16：25有一条路，人以为正，至终成为死亡之路。
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man； but the end thereof are the ways of death。
16：26劳力人的胃口，使他劳力，因为他的口腹催逼他。
He that laboureth laboureth for himself； for his mouth craveth it of him。
16：27匪徒图谋奸恶，嘴上彷佛有烧焦的火。
An ungodly man diggeth up evil： and in his lips there is as a burning fire。
16：28乖僻人播散分争。传舌的离间密友。
A froward man soweth strife： and a whisperer separateth chief friends。
16：29强暴人诱惑邻舍，领他走不善之道。
A violent man enticeth his neighbour； and leadeth him into the way that is not good。
16：30眼目紧合的，图谋乖僻，嘴唇紧闭的，成就邪恶。
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things： moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass。
16：31白发是荣耀的冠冕。在公义的道上，必能得着。
The hoary head is a crown of glory； if it be found in the way of righteousness。
16：32不轻易发怒的，胜过勇士。治服己心的，强如取城。
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty； and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city。
16：33签放在怀里。定事由耶和华。
The lot is cast into the lap； but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 17 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
17：1设筵满屋，大家相争，不如有块乾饼，大家相安。
Better is a dry morsel； and quietness therewith； than an house full of sacrifices with strife。
17：2仆人办事聪明，必管辖贻羞之子，又在众子中，同分产业。
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame； and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren。
17：3鼎为炼银，炉为炼金。惟有耶和华熬炼人心。
The fining pot is for silver； and the furnace for gold： but the LORD trieth the hearts。
17：4行恶的留心听奸诈之言。说谎的侧耳听邪恶之语。
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips； and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue。
17：5戏笑穷人的，是辱没造他的主。幸灾乐祸的，必不免受罚。
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker： and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished。
17：6子孙为老人的冠冕。父亲是儿女的荣耀。
Children's children are the crown of old men； and the glory of children are their fathers。
17：7愚顽人说美言本不相宜，何况君王说谎话呢。
Excellent speech beeth not a fool： much less do lying lips a prince。
17：8贿赂在馈送人的眼中，看为宝玉。随处运动，都得顺利。
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it： whithersoever it turneth； it prospereth。
17：9遮掩人过的，寻求人爱。屡次挑错的，离间密友。
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love； but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends。
17：10一句责备话，深入聪明人的心，强如责打愚昧人一百下。
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool。
17：11恶人只寻背叛，所以必有严厉的使者，奉差攻击他。
An evil man seeketh only rebellion： therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him。
17：12宁可遇见丢崽子的母熊，不可遇见正行愚妄的愚昧人。
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man； rather than a fool in his folly。
17：13以恶报善的，祸患必不离他的家。
Whoso rewardeth evil for good； evil shall not depart from his house。
17：14分争的起头，如水放开。所以在争闹之先，必当止息争竞。
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water： therefore leave off contention； before it be meddled with。
17：15定恶人为义的，定义人为恶的，这都为耶和华所憎恶。
He that justifieth the wicked； and he that condemneth the just； even they both are abomination to the LORD。
17：16愚昧人既无聪明，为何手拿价银买智慧呢。
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom； seeing he hath no heart to it？
17：17朋友乃时常亲爱。弟兄为患难而生。
A friend loveth at all times； and a brother is born for adversity。
17：18在邻舍面前击掌作保，乃是无知的人。
A man void of understanding striketh hands； and beeth surety in the presence of his friend。
17：19喜爱争竞的，是喜爱过犯。高立家门的，乃自取败坏。
He loveth transgression that loveth strife： and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction。
17：20心存邪僻的，寻不着好处。舌弄是非的，陷在祸患中。
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good： and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief。
17：21生愚昧子的，必自愁苦。愚顽人的父，毫无喜乐。
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow： and the father of a fool hath no joy。
17：22喜乐的心，乃是良药。忧伤的灵，使骨枯乾。
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine： but a broken spirit drieth the bones。
17：23恶人暗中受贿赂，为要倾倒判断。
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment。
17：24明哲人眼前有智慧。愚昧人眼望地极。
Wisdom is before him that hath u