20：6人多述说自己的仁慈。但忠信人谁能遇着呢。
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness： but a faithful man who can find？
20：7行为纯正的义人，他的子孙，是有福的。
The just man walketh in his integrity： his children are blessed after him。
20：8王坐在审判的位上，以眼目驱散诸恶。
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes。
20：9谁能说，我洁净了我的心。我脱净了我的罪。
Who can say； I have made my heart clean； I am pure from my sin？
20：10两样的法码，两样的升斗，都为耶和华所憎恶。
Divers weights； and divers measures； both of them are alike abomination to the LORD。
20：11孩童的动作，是清洁，是正直，都显明他的本性。
Even a child is known by his doings； whether his work be pure； and whether it be right。
20：12能听的耳，能看的眼，都是耶和华所造的。
The hearing ear； and the seeing eye； the LORD hath made even both of them。
20：13不要贪睡，免致贫穷。眼要睁开，你就吃饱。
Love not sleep； lest thou e to poverty； open thine eyes； and thou shalt be satisfied with bread。
20：14买物的说，不好，不好。及至买去，他便自夸。
It is naught； it is naught； saith the buyer： but when he is gone his way； then he boasteth。
20：15有金子，和许多珍珠。（或作红宝石）惟有知识的嘴，乃为贵重的珍宝。
There is gold； and a multitude of rubies： but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel。
20：16谁为生人作保，就拿谁的衣服。谁为外人作保，谁就要承当。
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger： and take a pledge of him for a strange woman。
20：17以虚谎而得的食物，人觉甘甜。但后来他的口，必充满尘沙。
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man； but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel。
20：18计谋都凭筹算立定。打仗要凭智谋。
Every purpose is established by counsel： and with good advice make war。
20：19往来传舌的，泄漏密事。大张嘴的不可与他结交。
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets： therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips。
20：20咒骂父母的，他的灯必灭，变为漆黑的黑暗。
Whoso curseth his father or his mother； his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness。
20：21起初速得的产业，终久却不为福。
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning； but the end thereof shall not be blessed。
20：22你不要说，我要以恶报恶。要等候耶和华，他必拯救你。
Say not thou； I will repense evil； but wait on the LORD； and he shall save thee。
20：23两样的法码，为耶和华所憎恶。诡诈的天平，也为不善。
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD； and a false balance is not good。
20：24人的脚步，为耶和华所定。人岂能明白自己的路呢。
Man's goings are of the LORD； how can a man then understand his own way？
20：25人冒失说，这是圣物，许愿之后才查问，就是自陷网罗。
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy； and after vows to make enquiry。
20：26智慧的王，簸散恶人，用碌碡辊轧他们。
A wise king scattereth the wicked； and bringeth the wheel over them。
20：27人的灵是耶和华的灯，鉴察人的心腹。
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD； searching all the inward parts of the belly。
20：28王因仁慈和诚实，得以保全他的国位，也因仁慈立稳。
Mercy and truth preserve the king： and his throne is upholden by mercy。
20：29强壮乃少年的荣耀。白发为老年人的尊荣。
The glory of young men is their strength： and the beauty of old men is the grey head。
20：30鞭伤除净人的罪恶。责打能入人的心腹。
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil： so do stripes the inward parts of the belly。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 21 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
21：1王的心在耶和华手中，好像陇沟的水，随意流转。
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD； as the rivers of water： he turneth it whithersoever he will。
21：2人所行的，在自己的眼中都看为正，惟有耶和华衡量人心。
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes： but the LORD pondereth the hearts。
21：3行仁义公平，比献祭更蒙耶和华悦纳。
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice。
21：4恶人发达，眼高心傲，这乃是罪。（发达原文是灯）
An high look； and a proud heart； and the plowing of the wicked； is sin。
21：5殷勤筹画的，足致丰裕。行事急躁的，都必缺乏。
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness； but of every one that is hasty only to want。
21：6用诡诈之舌求财的，就是自己取死。所得之财，乃是吹来吹去的浮云。
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death。
21：7恶人的强暴，必将自己扫除。因他们不肯按公平行事。
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them； because they refuse to do judgment。
21：8负罪之人的路，甚是弯曲。至于清洁的人，他所行的乃是正直。
The way of man is froward and strange： but as for the pure； his work is right。
21：9宁可住在房顶的角上，不在宽阔的房屋，与争吵的妇人同住。
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop； than with a brawling woman in a wide house。
21：10恶人的心，乐人受祸。他眼并不怜恤邻舍。
The soul of the wicked desireth evil： his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes。
21：11亵慢的人受刑罚，愚蒙的人就得智慧。智慧人受训诲，便得知识。
When the scorner is punished； the simple is made wise： and when the wise is instructed； he receiveth knowledge。
21：12义人思想恶人的家，知道恶人倾倒，必至灭亡。
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked： but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness。
21：13塞耳不听穷人哀求的，他将来呼吁也不蒙应允。
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor； he also shall cry himself； but shall not be heard。
21：14暗中送的礼物，挽回怒气。怀中搋的贿赂，止息暴怒。
A gift in secret pacifieth anger： and a reward in the bosom strong wrath。
21：15秉公行义，使义人喜乐，使作孽的人败坏。
It is joy to the just to do judgment： but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity。
21：16迷离通达道路的，必住在阴魂的会中。
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead。
21：17爱宴乐的，必致穷乏。好酒爱膏油的，必不富足。
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man： he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich。
21：18恶人作了义人的赎价。奸诈人代替正直人。
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous； and the transgressor for the upright。
21：19宁可住在旷野，不与争吵使气的妇人同住。
It is better to dwell in the wilderness； than with a contentious and an angry woman。
21：20智慧人家中积蓄宝物膏油。愚昧人随得来随吞下。
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise； but a foolish man spendeth it up。
21：21追求公义仁慈的，就寻得生命，公义，和尊荣。
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life； righteousness； and honour。
21：22智慧人爬上勇士的城墙，倾覆他所倚靠的坚垒。
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty； and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof。
21：23谨守口与舌的，就保守自己免受灾难。
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles。
21：24心骄气傲的人，名叫亵慢。他行事狂妄，都出于骄傲。
Proud and haughty scorner is his name； who dealeth in proud wrath。
21：25懒惰人的心愿，将他杀害，因为他手不肯作工。
The desire of the slothful killeth him； for his hands refuse to labour。
21：26有终日贪得无厌的，义人施舍而不吝惜。
He coveteth greedily all the day long： but the righteous giveth and spareth not。
21：27恶人的祭物是可憎的，何况他存恶意来献呢。
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination： how much more； when he bringeth it with a wicked mind？
21：28作假见证的必灭亡，惟有听真情而言的，其言长存。
A false witness shall perish： but the man that heareth speaketh constantly。
21：29恶人脸无羞耻，正直人行事坚定。
A wicked man hardeneth his face： but as for the upright； he directeth his way。
21：30没有人能以智慧，聪明，谋略，敌挡耶和华。
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD。
21：31马是为打仗之日豫备的。得胜乃在乎耶和华。
The horse is prepared against the day of battle： but safety is of the LORD。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 22 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
22：1美名胜过大财，恩宠强如金银。
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches； and loving favour rather than silver and gold。
22：2富户穷人，在世相遇，都为耶和华所造。
The rich and poor meet together： the LORD is the maker of them all。
22：3通达人见祸藏躲。愚蒙人前往受害。
A prudent man foreseeth the evil； and hideth himself： but the simple pass on； and are punished。
22：4敬畏耶和华心存谦卑，就得富有，尊荣，生命，为赏赐。
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches； and honour； and life。
22：5乖僻人的路上，有荆棘和网罗。保守自己生命的。必要远离。
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward： he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them。
22：6教养孩童，使他走当行的道，就是到老他也不偏离。
Train up a child in the way he should go： and when he is old； he will not depart from it。
22：7富户管辖穷人，欠债的是债主的仆人。
The rich ruleth over the poor； and the borrower is servant to the lender。
22：8撒罪孽的，必收灾祸。他逞怒的杖，也必废掉。
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity： and the rod of his anger shall fail。
22：9眼目慈善的，就必蒙福。因他将食物分给穷人。
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed； for he giveth of his bread to the poor。
22：10赶出亵慢人，争端就消除，分争和羞辱，也必止息。
Cast out the scorner； and contention shall go out； yea； strife and reproach shall cease。
22：11喜爱清心的人，因他嘴上的恩言，王必与他为友。
He that loveth pureness of heart； for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend。
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