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箴言全书综合拾穗 【总论全书的中心意义】箴言是实际的伦理学，是真人生哲学，根本于“敬畏耶和华是智慧的开端，认识至圣者便是聪明”（九10）。因为“敬畏耶和华，就是生命的泉源”。“敬畏耶和华的，得着生命，他必恒久知足，不遭祸患”（十九23）。其中心意义，即把从天上来的智慧，实验在地上的人生里；把历代的箴规；都集中在日常生活里。虽是特别侧重在现世的生活，但其视线，却常影射到来世的生活。全书纲领即以“神为人生的中心”。——贾玉铭《箴言要义》 【箴言与古代近东文献的应和】好几篇埃及和美索不达米亚的智慧文学都包括了与箴言对应的段落（包括语言上、风格上、内容上的对应之处）。来自埃及的包括了（按时间先后次序）：《蒲他霍特普的教训》（约主前2500年）、《善辩之农夫的故事》（约主前2000年）、《阿曼尼摩比的教诲》（约主前1200年）、《安肖桑基的教诲》（约主前200年）。此外《孟斐斯创世神学》（Memphite
Theology of Creation）（约主前2200年）和《自杀论辩》（约主前2000年）亦有与箴言应和之处。亚述的《阿希卡尔的言词》（约主前700年）和乌加列的《巴力与亚拿特》和《阿赫特》两篇史诗（约主前1400年），亦包含了类似的箴言性话语。这些智慧文学著作的相似之处，大部分都可以归因于智慧话语的普世性，此外，抄袭他人语句、意象、箴言，甚至整个譬喻或故事，也是极之普遍的作法。──《旧约圣经背景注释》 【箴言的应用】古代的箴言和现代的交谈一样，都是用口语方式传达论点的方法。古今皆然，被视为古代智慧的话，值得人认真思考（见：撒上二十四13）。因此当人引用「省得一文等于赚得一文」的谚语时，他是以个人节俭为智慧。同样，先知以西结引用「母亲怎样，女儿也怎样」（结十六）的谚语时，他也是谴责耶路撒冷跟随「母亲」撒玛利亚走上邪路的行为（参较：耶三6～11；该处经文使用「姊妹」关系，来表达同样的主题）。以西结更用箴言来表示政策或命运的改变。例如在以西结书十八2～3，先知引用的谚语表面看来只是承认看见别人吃酸东西，自己口中也会觉得酸这个人所共知的事实。然而在以色列，这句谚语却用来表达团体性责任的法律概念：儿子要为父亲的罪负责（见：出二十5）。但如今以西结却宣称人受惩罚只会是因为自己的罪，不再会是因为别人的罪。因此，「在以色列中，必不再有用这俗语的因由。」 箴言的效力当然完全在乎引用时的上文下理。是以箴言书的作者指出：「瘸子的脚，空存无用；箴言在愚昧人的口中也是如此」（箴二十六7）。其他智能文学也有同样的说法。例如：《安肖桑基的教诲》警告说：「愚昧人不能分辨教训和侮辱」；而《阿曼尼摩比的教诲》则指出不当「听从愚昧人的忠告」，因为他们的说话「如暴风吹过」，没有实质。因此，箴言不是供人背诵，人人都能理解的句子。其教训只有睿智的师傅才能分析阐明。它就如学校课程一样，假定要透过老师，才能成就其目标。──《旧约圣经背景注释》 【箴言是通则性真理】箴言所载的智慧虽然有放诸四海皆准的特色，其中很多的话语都是当时近东文化和集体常识的表现。但必须留意的一点，是「遵守我的命令，就得存活」（箴七2），「耶和华不使义人受饥饿」（箴十3）等话，都不是直接的的应许，也不是普世性的真理。圣经世界的价值观未必一定能够原封不动地转移到现代来。此外，贫穷、需要和渴求等现实，也不一定与公义不足有关，可能不过是经济问题、心理缺陷，或社会弊病的表现而已。 因此理解现代箴言的准则，亦可应用于古代箴言之上（圣经和经外的都包括在内）。它们并不是绝对真理的表现，而是对于人生境遇的真确观点。「四月阵雨带来五月花开」不是应许，也不是保证。恶未必一定有恶报。有时同一个问题可以有完全相反的解决办法，证明了上述现代箴言的特点，亦可见于圣经箴言之中。箴言二十六4忠告人不要照愚昧人的愚妄话回答他，但下一节圣经却又鼓励人要照愚昧人的愚妄话回答他。事实上在某些情况之下，第4节是合宜的方针，在其他的情况下，则应依从第5节。应当依从哪个忠告，往往得视当时的情况而定，智慧人知道应当采取什么行动。现代的箴言其实也有同样的「矛盾」倾向。例如：「犹豫者错失良机」，但要「三思而后行」；或「物以类聚」，但「异性相吸」。──《旧约圣经背景注释》
【箴言重要主题】
――《灵修版圣经注释》 【理解箴言】 箴言最常用对偶的方式写成（按：由于翻译的问题，中文译本可有不同，有的将之略去），常见的有三种。
――《灵修版圣经注释》 【圣经称为有智慧的人】 圣经中有十二位重要人物被称为有智慧，他们可以成为我们追求智慧的榜样。
――《灵修版圣经注释》 【智慧：实用的真理】 箴言讲到许多有智慧的人，以及他们从中所得的益处
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【有意义生活的策略】
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【神所恨恶的人和事】 箴言列出神所恨恶的十四种人和事。愿这些成为我们的鉴戒，不作这样的人，不做这样的事！
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【对于钱财的忠告】 箴言提出一些善用金钱的实用教导，不过有时我们会觉得这些箴言很逆耳。人总觉得继续我行我素比智能地使用金钱更自在。
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【教导与学习】 美好的教导，由殷勤学习而来──箴言对学习者的教导，比对教师的多。这卷书说到学习智能。对于学习智慧，箴言讲得非常清楚，人别无他选，我们如不学习智慧，就是拒绝学习的愚妄失败者。箴言鼓励我们作正确的选择。
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【智慧人与愚妄人】 在箴言中智慧人与愚妄人常有强烈的对比。只要追求智能是我们的目标，这两种人各自的特质、名声和结果就值得我们认识了。
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【箴言中所描述的神】 箴言一书旨在教人过有智慧的生活，集中提到人对智慧之源──神，所应有的态度和响应。有许多箴言指出神的属性。认识神，帮助我们走上智慧之道。
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【骄傲与谦卑】 箴言直接而强烈地反对骄傲。在神恨恶的七件事中，骄傲名列榜首（6:16-17）。骄傲所造成的伤害和谦卑带来的好处，常成为强烈的对比。
【怎样成为神眼中成功的人】 箴言说到智慧人生的两种副产品，就是成功和美名。也有好几节箴言指出了失败和恶名的原因。
──《灵修版圣经注释》 【义人与恶人】 箴言中常常将恶人与义人的生活方式作出对比，指出义人生活方式的长处，和恶人生活方式的短处，并强调要依照神的样式生活。我们决定要成为哪一种人，会影响我们生活的各方面。
──《灵修版圣经注释》
【四种言语】 我们所讲的话，可能比我们的行为影响的人更多。所以箴言特别论及人说话及话语的作用。箴言描述四种一般性的言语。我们应当效法前面两种；避免后面两种。
──《灵修版圣经注释》
【殷勤与懒惰】 箴言清楚指出殷勤是智慧生活的重要部分。殷勤就是甘愿勤劳地工作，凡交托给自己的事，都尽力去做，并做到最好。虽然我们殷勤工作，或许可使我们名成利就，受人尊敬，但我们殷勤工作绝不为此，而是在我们一生中尽力事奉神。
──《灵修版圣经注释》
【论领袖】 由于许多箴言是所罗门王写的，所以他自然而然地关注作领袖之人。
──《灵修版圣经注释》
【诚实与欺诈】 箴言清楚地告诉我们，神鄙视一切的欺诈形式。不单神恨恶欺诈的人，圣经也告诉我们，欺诈损害我们──别人不再相信我们，我们甚至不能享受欺诈而得的利益。所以作诚实人更为聪明，因为“义人必脱离患难。”（箴12:13）
──《灵修版圣经注释》 智慧的七柱 英译：达秘译本 智慧七柱：公义Righteousness
10:2 不义之财毫无益处，惟有公义能救人脱离死亡。
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing；but righteous- ness delivereth
from death. 10:3 耶和华不使义人受饥饿，恶人所欲的，祂必推开。
Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish；but he
repelleth the craving of the wicked. 10:6 福祉临到义人的头，强暴蒙蔽恶人的口。
Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]；but the
mouth of the wicked covereth violence. 10:7 义人的纪念被称赞；恶人的名字必朽烂。
The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed；but the
name of the wicked shall rot. 10:11 义人的口是生命的泉源，强暴蒙蔽恶人的口。
The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life；but the
mouth of the wicked covereth violence. 10:16 义人的勤劳致生；恶人的进项致死。〔死原文作罪〕
The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life；the
revenue of a wicked [man]，to sin. 10:20 义人的舌乃〔似〕高银；恶人的心所直无几。
The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver，the heart
of the wicked is little worth. 10:21 义人的口教养多人，愚昧人因无知而死亡。
The lips of a righteous [man] feed many；but fools die for want of
understanding. 10:24 恶人所怕的必临到他，义人所愿的必蒙应允。
The fear of a wicked [man]，it shall come upon him；but the desire of the
righteous shall be granted. 10:25 暴风一过，恶人归于无有，义人的根基却是永久。
As a whirlwind passeth，so is the wicked no [more]；but the
righteous is an everlasting foundation. 10:27 敬畏耶和华使人日子加多，但恶人的年岁必被减少。
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days；but the years of the wicked
shall be shortened. 10:28 义人的盼望〔必得〕喜乐；恶人的指望，必致灭没。
The hope of the righteous is joy；but the expectation of the
wicked shall perish. 10:30 义人永不挪移；恶人不得住在地上。
The righteous [man] shall never be moved；but the wicked shall not
inhabit the land. 10:31 义人的口滋生智慧；乖谬的舌必被割断。
The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom；but the
froward tongue shall be cut out. 10:32 义人的嘴能令人喜悦，恶人的口〔说}乖谬的话。
The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable；but the
mouth of the wicked is frowardness. 11:4 发怒的日子，资财无益，惟有公义能救人脱离死亡。
Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath；but righteou- sness delivereth
from death. 11:5 完全人的义必指引他的路；但恶人必因自己的恶跌倒。
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way；but the
wicked falleth by his own wickedness. 11:6 正直人的义必拯救自己，奸诈人必陷在自己的罪孽中。
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them；but the
treacherous are taken in their own craving. 11:7 恶人一死，他的指望必灭绝，罪人的盼望，也必灭没。
When a wicked man dieth，[his] expectation shall perish；and the
hope of evil [men] perisheth. 11:8 义人得脱离患难，有恶人来代替他。
The righteous is delivered out of trouble，and the wicked cometh in his
stead. 11:9 不虔敬的人用口败坏邻舍，义人却因知识得救。
With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour，but
through knowledge are the righteous delivered. 11:10 义人享福，合城喜乐；恶人灭亡，人都欢呼。
When it goeth well with the righteous，the city rejoice- th；and when
the wicked perish，there is shouting. 11:18 恶人经营，得虚浮的工价；撒义种的，得实在的果效。
The wicked worketh a deceitful work；but he that soweth
righteousness hath a sure reward. 11:19 恒心为义的，〔必得〕生命；追求邪恶，〔必致〕死亡。
As rihgteousness [tendeth] to life，so he that pursueth evil
[doeth it] to his own death. 11:21 恶人〔虽然〕连手，必不免受罚；义人的后裔，必得拯救。
Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent；but the
seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 11:23 义人的心愿尽得好处，恶人的指望致干忿怒。
The desire of the righteous is only good；the expecta- tion of the
wicked is wrath. 11:27 恳切求善的，就求得恩惠，惟独求恶的，恶必临到他身。
He that is earnest after good seeketh favour，but he that searcheth for
mischief，it shall come upon him. 11:28 倚仗自己财物的，必跌倒，义人必发旺如青叶。
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall；but the righte- ous shall
flourish as a leaf. 11:30 义人所结的果子就是生命树，有智慧的必能得人。
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life；and the wise winneth souls.
11:31 看哪，义人在世尚且受报，何况恶人和罪人呢？
Behold，the righteous shall be requited on the earth how much more the wicked
and the sinner. 12:3 人靠恶行不能坚立，义人的根必不动摇。
A man shall not be established by wickedness；but the root of the righteous
shall not be moved. 12:5 义人的思念是公平，恶人的计谋是诡诈。
The thoughts of the righteous are right；the counsels of the wicked are
deceit. 12:7 恶人倾覆，归与无有；义人的家，必站得住。
Overthrow the wicked，and they are no [more]；but the house of the righteous
shall stand. 12:10 义人顾惜他牲畜的命；恶人的怜悯也是残忍。
A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast；but the
tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 12:12 恶人想得坏人的网罗，义人的根得以结实。
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]；but the root of the righteous
yieldeth [fruit]. 12:13 恶人嘴中的过错，是自己的网罗，但义人必脱离患难。
In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare；but a
righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble. 12:21 义人不遭灾害，恶人满受祸患。
There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]；but the
wicked shall be filled with mischief. 12:26 义人引导他的邻舍，恶人的道叫人失迷。
The righteous guideth his neighbour，but the way of the wicked
misleadeth them. 12:28 在公义的道上有生命，其路之中并无死亡。
In the path of righteousness is life，and in the pathway thereof
there is no death. 13:5 义人恨恶谎言，恶人有臭名，且致惭愧。
A righteous [man] hateth lying；but the wicked maketh himself
odious and cometh to shame. 13:6 行为正直的，有公义保守，犯罪的，被邪恶倾覆。
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way；but
wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 13:9 义人的光明亮〔明亮原文作欢喜〕；恶人的灯要熄灭。
The light of the righteous rejoiceth；but the lamp of the wicked
shall be put out. 13:21 祸患追赶罪人，义人必得善报。
Evil pursueth sinners；but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
13:22 善人给子孙遗留产业；罪人为义人积存资财。
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children；but the
wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].
13:23 穷人耕种多得粮食，但因不义，有消灭的。
Much food is in the tillage of the poor；but there is that is lost for
want of judgment. 13:25 义人吃得饱足，恶人肚腹缺粮。
The ringhteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul；but the
belly of the wicked shall want. 14:19 坏人俯伏在善人面前；恶人俯伏在义人门口。
The evil bow before the good，and the wicked at the gates of the righteous
[man]. 14:22 谋恶的，岂非走入迷途吗？谋善的，〔必得〕慈爱和诚实。
Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are
for those that devise good. 14:32 恶人在所行的恶上必被推倒，义人临死，有所投靠。
The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing；but the righteous trusteth， [even]
in his death. 14:34 公义使邦国高举，罪恶是人民的羞辱。
Righteousness exalteth a nation；but sin is a reproach to
peoples. 15:6 义人家中多有财宝；恶人得利反受扰害。
In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure；but in
the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance. 15:9 恶人的道路，为耶和华所憎恶；追求公义的，为祂所喜爱。
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah；but him
that pursueth righteousness he loveth. 15:26 恶谋为耶和华所憎恶；良言乃为纯净。
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah；but pure
words are pleasant. 15:28 义人的心，思量如何回答，恶人的口，吐出恶言。
The heart of a righteous [man] 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。
Jehovah is far from the wicked；but he heareth the prayer of
the righteous. 16:6 因怜悯诚实，罪孽得赎，敬畏耶和华的，远离恶事。
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for；and by
the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil. 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. 16:11 公道的天平和秤都属耶和华，囊中一切砝码都为祂所定。
The just balance and scales are Jehovah's；all the weights of the bag are
his work. 16:12 作恶，为王憎恶，因国位是靠公义坚立。
It is an abomination to kings to conunit 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 aright. 16:27 匪徒图谋奸恶，嘴上仿佛有烧焦的火。
A man of Belial diggeth up eval，and on hislips there is as a
scorching fire. 16:31 白发的荣耀的冠冕，在公义的道上，必能得着。
The hoary head is a crown of glory，[if] it is found in the way of
righteousness. 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；but a cruel messenger shall be
sent against him. 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.
17:15 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 righteous，even they
both are abomination to Jehovah. 17:26 刑罚义人为不善；责打君子为不义。
To punish a righteous [man] is not good，nor to strike nobles because
of [their] uprightness. 18:3 恶人来，藐视随来；羞耻到，辱骂同到。
When the wicked cometh，there cometh also contempt，and with
ignominy reproach. 18:5 瞻徇恶人的情面，偏断义人案件，都为不善。
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked，to wrong
the righteous in judgment. 18:10 耶和华的名是坚固台，义人奔入，便得安稳。
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower:the righteous runneth into it，and is
safe. 19:28 匪徒作见证戏笑公平，恶人的口吞下罪孽. A witness of Belial scorneth judgment，and the mouth of the wicked
swalloweth down inipuity. 20:7 行为纯正的义人，他的子孙是有福的。
The righteous walketh in his integrity: blessed are his children after
him! 20:8 王坐在审判的位上，以眼目驱散诸恶。
A king sitting on the throne ofjudgment 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? 21:3 行仁义公平，比献祭更蒙耶和华悦纳。
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than
sacrifice. 21:12 义人思想恶人的家，知道恶人倾倒，必至灭亡。
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he
overthroweth the wicked to [their] min. 21:15 秉公行义使义人喜乐，使作孽的人败坏。
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right；but it is
ruin for the workers of iniquity. 21:18 恶人作了义人的赎价，奸诈人代替正直人。
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous，and a treache- rous [man] in
the stead of the upright. 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. 21:26 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 they
bring it with a wicked purpose! 智慧七柱：殷勤Diligence
10:4 手懒的，要受贫穷；手勤的，却要富足。
He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand；but the
hand of the diligent maketh rich. 10:5 夏天聚敛的，是智慧之子；收割时沉睡的，是贻羞之子。
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son；he that sleepeth in harvest is
a son that causeth shame. 10:26 懒惰人叫差他的人，如醋倒牙，如烟熏目。
As vinegar to the teeth，and as smoke to the eyes，so is the sluggard to them
that send him. 12:11 耕种自己田地的，必得饱食，追随虚浮的，却的无知。
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread；but he
that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
12:24 殷勤人的手必掌权；懒惰的人必服苦。
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule；but the slothful [hand] shall
be under tribute. 12:27 懒惰的人不烤打猎所得的；殷勤的人却得宝贵的财物。
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting；but man's
precious substance is to the diligent. 13:4 懒惰人羡慕，却无所得，殷勤人必得丰裕。
Wealth ]gotten] by vanity diminisheth；but he that gathereth
bymanual-labour shall increase [it]. 13:11 不劳而得之财必然消耗；勤劳积蓄的必见加增。
Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth；but he that gathereth by
manual-labour shall increase [it]. 14:4 家里无牛，槽头干净，土产加多，乃凭牛力。
Where no oxen are，the crib is clean；but much increase is by the
strength of the ox. 14:23 诸般动劳都有益处，嘴上多言乃至穷乏。
In all labour there is profit；but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to want.
15:19 懒惰人的道，像荆棘的篱笆；正直人的路；是平坦的大道。
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns；but the
path of the upright is made plain. 18:9 做工懈怠的，与浪费人为弟兄。
He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
19:15 懒惰使人沉睡，懈怠的人必受饥饿。
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep，and the idle soul shall suffer
hunger. 19:24 懒惰人放手在盘子里，就是向口撤回，他也不肯。
A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bringit to
his mouth again. 20:4 懒惰人因冬寒不肯耕种，到收割的时候，他必讨饭而无所得。
The sluggard will not plough by reason of the winter，he shall
beg in harvest，and have nothing. 20:13 不要贪睡，免致贫穷；眼要睁开，你就吃饱。
Love not sleep，lest thou come to poverty；open thine eyes，[and]
thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 21:5 殷勤策划的，足致丰裕；行事急噪的，都必缺乏。
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteous- ness；but of
every one that is hasty，only to want. 21:25 懒惰人的心愿将他杀害，因为他手不肯做工。
The desire of the sluggard killeth hIm；for his hands refuse to work.
智慧七柱：正直Integrity（完全Perfect） 10:9 行正直路的，步步安稳；走弯曲道的，必致败露。
He that walketh in integrity walketh securely；but he that perverteth his
ways shall be known. 10:29 耶和华的道是正直人的保障，却成了作孽人的败坏。
The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect [man]，but
destruction to the workers of iniquity. 11:3 正直人的纯正必引导自己；奸诈人的乖僻必毁灭自己。
The integrity of the upright guideth them；but the crookedness of the
unfaithful destroyeth them. 11:11 城因正直人祝福便高举，却因邪恶人的口就倾覆。
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted；but it is
overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 11:20 心中乖僻的，为耶和华所憎恶，行事完全的；为祂所喜悦。
The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah；but they
that are perfect in [their] way are his delight. 12:2 善人必蒙耶和华的恩惠，设诡计的人，耶和华必定他的罪。
A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah；but a man of mischievous
devices will he condemn. 12:6 恶人的言论是埋伏流人的血，正直人的口必拯救人。
The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood；but the
mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 12:8 人必按自己的智慧被称颂，心中乖谬的，必被藐视。
A man is commended according to his wisdom；but he that is of a perverted
heart shall be despised. 12:20 图谋恶事的，心存诡诈，劝人和睦的，便得喜乐。
Deceit in the heart of them that devise evil；but to the counsellors of
peace is joy. 13:2 人因口所结的果子，必享美福，奸诈人〔必遭〕强暴。
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth；but the soul of the
treacherous，violence. 13:6 行为正直的，有公义保守，犯罪的，被邪恶倾覆。
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way；but
wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 13：15 美好的聪明，使人蒙恩，奸诈人的道路，崎岖难行。
Good understanding procureth favour；but the way of the treacherous
is hard. 14:2 行动正直的，敬畏耶和华，行事乖僻的，却藐视祂。
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah；but he
that is perverted in his ways despiseth him. 14:8 通达人的智慧，在乎明自己道，愚昧人的愚妄，乃是诡诈。
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way；but the
folly of the foolish is deceit. 14:9 愚妄人犯罪，以为戏耍（或作“赎愆祭愚弄愚妄人”〕；正直人互相喜悦。
Fools make a mock at trespass；but for the uptight there is favour.
14:11 奸恶人的房屋必倾倒；正直人的帐棚必兴盛。
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown；but the tent of the upright
shall flourish. 14:17 轻易发怒的，行事愚妄；设立诡计的，被人恨恶。
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly，and a man of mischievous
devices is hated. 15:8 恶人献祭，为耶和华所憎恶；正直人祈祷，为祂所喜悦。
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah；but the
prayer of the upright is his delight. 15：19 懒惰人的道，像荆棘的篱笆；正直人的路，是平坦的大道。
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns；but the
path of the upright is made plain. 15:21 无知的人以愚妄为乐；聪明的人按正直行。
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense；but a man of understanding
regulateth his walk. 15:26 恶谋为耶和华所憎恶，良言乃为纯净。
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah；but pure
words are pleasant. 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. 16:10 王的嘴中有神语，审判之时，他的口必不差错。
An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in
judgment. 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 aright. 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 taketh heed
to his way keepeth his soul. 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 a way
that is not good. 17:8 贿赂在馈送的人眼中看为玉宝，随处运动都得顺利。
A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever
it turneth it prospereth. 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 perverse heart findeth no good；and he that shifteth about
with his tongue falleth into evil. 17:23 恶人暗中受贿赂，为要颠倒判断。
A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom，to pervert the paths of
judgment. 19:1 行为纯正的贫穷人，胜过乖谬愚妄的〔富足〕人。
Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity，than he
that is perverse in his lips，and is a fool. 20:7 行为纯正的义人，他的子孙是有福的。
The righteous walketh in his integrity: blessed are his children after
him! 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. 21:7 恶人的强暴，必将自己扫除，因他们不肯按公平行事。
The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away，because
they refuse to do what is right. 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。
Very crooked is the way of a guilty man；but as for the pure，his work
is upright. 21:18 恶人作了义人的赎价，奸诈人代替正直人。
The wicked is a rnsom for the righteous，and a treacher- ous [man] in
the stead of the upright. 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
establisheth his way. 智慧七柱：仁慈，怜悯Mercy（慈爱Love，恩典Grace） 10:12 恨，能挑启争端，爱，能遮掩一切过错。
Hatred stirreth up strifes；but love covereth all trans- gressions.
11:16 恩德的妇女得尊荣；强暴的男子得资财。
A gracious woman retaineth honour；and the violent retain riches.
11:17 仁慈的人善待自己；残忍的人扰害己身。
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul；but the cruel troubleth his
own flesh. 11:24 有施散的，却更增添；有吝惜过度的，反致穷乏。
There is that scattereth，and yet increaseth；and there is that withholdeth
more than is right，but [it tendeth] only to want.
11:25 好施舍的，必得丰裕；滋润人的，必得滋润。
The liberal soul shall be made fat，and he that watereth shall be
watered also himself. 11:26 屯粮不卖的，民必诅咒他，情愿出卖的，人必为他祝福。
He that withholdeth corn，the people curse him: but blessing shall be upon
the head of him that selleth it. 14:21 藐视邻舍的，这人有罪；怜悯贫穷的，这人有福。
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth；but he that is gracious to the
afflicted，happy is he. 14:31 欺压贫寒的，是辱没造他的主；怜悯穷乏的，乃是尊敬主。
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker；but he
that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy. 15:4 温良的舌是生命树，乖谬的嘴使人心碎。
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life；but crookedness therein is a
breaking of the spirit. 15:17 吃素菜，彼此相爱，强如吃肥牛，彼此相恨。
Better is a meal of herbs where love is，than a fatted ox and hatred
therewith. 16:6 因怜悯诚实，罪孽得赎；敬畏耶和华的，远离恶事。
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for，and by
the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil. 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 a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker；he that
is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent. 17:9 遮掩人过的，寻求人爱；屡次挑错的，离间密友。
He that covereth transgression seeketh love；but he that bringeth a matter
up again separateth very friends. 17:17 朋友乃时常亲爱；弟兄为患难而生。
The friend loveth at all tunes，and a brother is born for
adversity. 18:19 弟兄结怨，〔劝他和好〕，比取坚固城还难，〔这样的〕争竞，如同坚寨的门闩。
A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city；and
contentions are as the bars of a palace. 18:23 贫穷人说哀求的话，富足人用威吓的话回答。
He that is poor speaketh with supplications，but the rich answereth
roughly. 19:6 好施散的，有多人求他的恩情；爱送礼的，人都为他的朋友。
Many court the favour of a noble；and every one is friend to man
that giveth. 19:11 人有见识，就不轻易发怒；宽恕人的过失，便是自己的荣耀。
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger，and it is
his glory to pass over a transgression. 19:17 怜悯贫穷的，就是借给耶和华，他的善行，耶和华必偿还。
He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah；and what
he hath bestowed will he repay unto him. 19:22 施行仁慈的，令人爱慕，穷人强如说谎言的。
The charm of a man is his kindness；and a poor [man] is better
than a liar. 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 he upholdeth his throne by
mercy. 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. 21:13 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 himself shall cry，and shall
not be heard. 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. 智慧七柱：信实Faithfulness（诚实Truthfulness） 10:18 隐藏怨恨的，有说谎的嘴，口出谗谤的，是愚妄的人。
He that covereth hatred hath lying lips，and he that sendeth forth a
slander is a fool. 11:1 诡诈的天平为耶和华所憎恶；公平的砝码为祂所喜悦。
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah；but a just weight is his
delight. 11:13 往来传舌的，泄露密事；心中诚实的，遮隐事情。
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets；but he
that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 12:17 说出真话的，显明公义；作假见证的，显出诡诈。
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness；but a
false witness deceit. 12:19 口吐真言，永远坚立；舌说谎话，只存片时。
The lip of truth shall be established forever；but a lying tongue is but for
a moment. 12:22 说谎言的嘴，为耶和华所憎恶；行事诚实的，为祂所喜悦。
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah；but they that deal truly are
his delight. 13:17 奸恶的使者必险在祸患里；忠信的是使臣乃医人的良药。
A wicked messenger falleth into evil；but a faithful ambassador is
health. 14:5 诚实见证人，不说谎话；假见证人，吐出谎言。
A faithful witness will not lie；but a false witness uttereth
lies. 14:25 作真见证的，救人性命；吐出谎言的，〔施行〕诡诈。
A true witness delivereth souls；but deceit uttereth lies.
16:6 因怜悯诚实，罪孽得赎，敬畏耶和华的，远离恶事。
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for；and by
the fear of Jehovah [man] depart from evil. 16:28 乖僻人播散纷争，传舌的离间密友。
A false man soweth contention；and a talebearer separateth very friends.
17:4 行恶的，留心听奸诈之言；说谎的侧耳听邪恶之语。
The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips；the liar giveth ear to a
mischievous tongue. 17:7 愚顽人说美言本不相宜，何况君王说谎话呢？
Excefcnt speech becometh not a vile [man]；how much less do lying lips a
noble! 18:8 传舌人的语言，如同美食深入人的心腹。
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels，and they
go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 19:5 作假见证的，必不免受罚；吐出谎言的，终不能逃脱。
A false witness shall not be held innocent，and he that uttereth lies
shall not escape. 19:9 作假见证的，不免受罚；吐出谎言的，也必灭亡。
A false witness shall not be held innocent，and he that uttereth lies
shall perish. 19:22 施行仁慈的，令人爱慕，穷人强如说谎言的。
The charm of a man is his kindness；and a poor [man] is better
than a liar. 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 kindness；but a
faithful man who shall find? 20:10 两样的砝码、两样的升斗，都为耶和华所憎恶。
Divers weights，divers measures，even both of them are
abomination to Jehovah. 20:14 买物的说：“不好，不好！”；及至〔买〕去，他便自夸。
“Bad! bad!”saith the
buyer；but when he is gone his way，thenhe boasteth. 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 falsehood is sweet to a man，but afterwards his mouth shall
be filled with gravel. 20:23 两样的砝码，为耶和华所憎恶，诡诈的天平也为不善。
Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah；and a false balance is not
good. 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 he upholdeth his throne by
mercy. 21:6 用诡诈之求财的，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 fleeting breath of
them that seek death. 21:28 作假见证的必灭亡，惟有听真情而言的，其言长存。
A lying witness shall perish；and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
智慧七柱：节制Self-control
10:19 多言多语难免有过，禁止嘴唇是有智慧。
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgre- ssion；but he
that restraineth his lips doeth wisely. 12:16 愚妄人的恼怒立时显露，通达人能忍辱藏羞。
The vexation of the fool is presently known；but a prudent [man] covereth
shame. 12:18 说话浮躁的，如刀刺人，智慧人的舌头，却为医人的良药。
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword；but the
tongue of the wise is health. 13:3 谨守口的，得保生命；大张嘴的，必致败亡。
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul；destruction shall be to him
that openeth wide his lips. 14:17 轻易发怒的，行事愚妄；设立诡计的，被人恨恶。
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly，and a man of mischievous
devices is hated. 14:23 诸般勤劳都有益处，嘴上多言乃致穷乏。
In all labour there is profit；but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to want.
14:29 不轻易发怒的，大有聪明；性情暴躁的，大显明愚妄
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding；but he
that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 15:1 回答柔和，使怒消退；言语暴戾，触动怒气。
A soft answer turneth away fury；but a grievous word stirreth
up anger. 15:18 暴怒的人挑启争端；忍怒的人止息纷争。
A furious man stirreth up contention；but he that is slow to anger
appeaseth strife. 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. 17:14 纷争的起头〔如〕水放开，所以在争闹之先，必当止息争竞。
The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water；therefore
leave off strife before it become vehement. 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 a quarrel；he that maketh high his gate
seeketh destruction. 17:27 寡少言语的有知识；性情温良的有聪明。
He that hath knowledge spareth his words；and a man of understanding is
of a cool spirit. 17:28 愚昧人若静默不言，也可算为智慧，闭口不说，也可算为聪明。
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise，[and] he
that shutteth his lips，intelligent. 19:2 心无知识的，乃为不善；脚步急快的，难免犯罪。
Also that a person be without knowledge is not good； and he
that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps. 19：11 人有见识，就不轻易发怒，宽恕人的过失，便是自己的荣耀。
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger，and it is
his glory to pass over a transgression. 19:16 谨守戒命的，保全生命；轻忽己路的，必致死亡。
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul；he that
is careless of his ways shall die. 19:19 暴怒的人必受刑罚，你若救他，必须再救。
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment；for if thou deliver [him]，yet thou
must do it again. 20:1 酒能使人亵慢，浓酒使人喧嚷，凡因酒错误的，就无智慧。
Wine is a scorner，strong drink is raging；and whoso erreth thereby is
not wise. 20:3 远离纷争，是人的尊荣；愚妄人都爱争闹。
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife；but every fool rusheth into
it. 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 talebearing revealeth secrets；therefore
meddle not with him that openeth his lips. 20:22 你不要说，我要以恶报恶。要等候耶和华，祂必拯救你。
Say not，I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah，and he shall save thee.
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 a man rashly to say，It is hallowed，and after
vows to make inquiry．
21:5 殷勤筹划的，足致丰裕；行事急燥的，都必缺乏。
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousn- ess；but of
every one that is hasty，only to want. 21:17 爱宴乐的，必致穷乏；好酒，爱膏油的，必不富足。
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man；he that loveth wine and oil
shall not be rich. 21:20 智慧人家中〔积蓄〕宝物膏油，愚昧人随得来随吞下。
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]；but a foolish
man swalloweth it up. 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.
智慧七柱：谦卑Humility
11:2 骄傲来，羞耻也来，谦逊人却有智慧。
[When] pride cometh，then cometh shame；but with the lowly is wisdom.
11:12 藐视邻舍的，毫无智慧，明哲人却静默不言。
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart；but a man
of understanding holdeth his peace. 11:14 无智谋，民就败落；谋士多，人便安居。
Where no advice is，the people fall；but in the multitude of
counsellors there is safely. 12:1 喜爱管教的，就是喜爱知识；恨恶责备的，却是畜类。
Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge，but he that hateth reproof is
brutish. 12:9 被人轻贱，却有仆人，强如自尊，缺少食物。
Better is he that is lightly esteemed，and hath a servant，than he
that honoureth himself，and lacketh hread. 12:15 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。
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes；but he that is wise hearkeneth
unto counsel. 13:1 智慧子〔听〕父亲的教训，亵慢人不听责备。
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction；but a scorner heareth not
rebuke. 13:10 骄傲只启争竞，听劝言的，却有智慧。
By pride there only cometh contention；but with the well-advised is
wisdom. 13:13 藐视训言的，自取灭亡，敬畏诫命的，必得善报。
Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it；but he that feareth the
commandment shall be rewarded. 13:18 弃绝管教的，〔必致〕贫受辱；领受责备的，必得尊荣。
Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction；but he
that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 14:3 愚妄人口中骄傲，如杖责打己身；智慧人的嘴，必保守自己。
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride；but the lips of the wise shall
preserve them. 14:6 亵慢人寻智慧，却寻不着；聪明人易得知识。
A scorner seeketh wisdom，and there is none [for him]；but
knowledge is easy unto the intelligent. 14:16 智慧人惧怕，就远离恶事；愚妄人却狂傲自恃。
A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil；but the foolish is overbearing
and confident. 15:5 愚妄人藐视父亲的管教，领受责备的，得着见识。
A fool despiseth his father's instruction；but he that regardeth reproof
becometh prudent. 15:10 舍弃正路的，必受严刑；恨恶责备的，必致死亡。
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path；he that
hateth reproof shall die. 15:12 亵慢人不爱受责备，他也不就近智慧人。
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him；he will not go unto the wise.
15:22 不先商议，所谋无效；谋士众多，所谋乃成。
Without counsel purposes are disappointed；but in the multitude of counsellors
they are established 15:25 耶和华必拆毁骄傲人的家，却要立定寡妇的地界。
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud；but he establisheth the
boundary of the widow. 15:31 听从生命责备的，必常在智慧人中。
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among thewlse.
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 sense. 15:33 敬畏耶和华，是智慧的训诲，尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom，and
before honour [goeth] humility. 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 proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand，he shall
not be held innocent. 16:18 骄傲在败坏以先；狂心在跌倒之前。
Pride [goeth] before destruction，and a haughty spirit before a
fall. 16:19 心里谦卑与穷乏人来往，强如将掳物骄傲人同分。
Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek，than to
divide the spoil with the proud. 16:20 谨守训言的，必得好处，倚靠耶和华的，便为有福。
He that giveth heed to the word shall find good；and whoso
confideth in Jehovah，happy is he. 16:33 签放在怀里，定事由耶和华。
The lot is cast into the lap；but the whole decision is of Jehovah.
17:10 一句责备的话深入聪明人的心，强如责打愚昧人一百下。
A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath under- standing than
a hundred stripes into a fool. 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 a quarrel；he that maketh high his gate
seeketh destruction. 18:1 与众寡合的，独自寻求心愿，并恼恨一切真智慧。
He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure，he is
vehement against all sound wisdom. 18:12 败坏之先，人心骄傲；尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty；and before honour [goeth]
humility. 18:13 未曾听完先回答的，便是他的愚昧和羞辱。
He that giveth answer before he heareth，it is folly and shame unto
him. 18:18 掣签能止息争竞，也能解散强胜的人。
The lot causeth contentions to cease，and parteth between the might.
19:20 你要听劝教、受训诲，使你终久有智慧。
Hear counsel，and receive instruction，that thou mayest be wise in
thy latter end. 19:25 鞭打亵慢人，愚蒙人必长见识；责备明哲人，他就明白知识。
Smite a scorner，and the simple will beware；reprove
the intelligent，and he will understand knowledge. 21:4 恶人发达，眼高心傲，这乃是罪〔“发达”原文作“灯”〕。
Lofty eyes，and a proud heart，the lamp of the wicked，is sin.
21:11 亵慢的人受刑罚，愚蒙的人就是得智慧。智能人受训诲，便得知识。
When the scorner is punished，the simple becometh wise；and when the wise is
instructed，he receiveth knowledge. 21:24 心骄气傲的人，名叫亵慢，他行事狂妄，都出于骄傲。
Proud，arrogant，scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath. ──编辑：伍雷、吴浩 |