Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

恶人虽无人追赶也逃跑； 义人却胆壮像狮子。

2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

邦国因有罪过，君王就多更换； 因有聪明知识的人，国必长存。

3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

穷人欺压贫民， 好像暴雨冲没粮食。

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

违弃律法的，夸奖恶人； 遵守律法的，却与恶人相争。

5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

坏人不明白公义； 惟有寻求耶和华的，无不明白。

6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

行为纯正的穷乏人 胜过行事乖僻的富足人。

7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

谨守律法的，是智慧之子； 与贪食人作伴的，却羞辱其父。

8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

人以厚利加增财物， 是给那怜悯穷人者积蓄的。

9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

转耳不听律法的， 他的祈祷也为可憎。

10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

诱惑正直人行恶道的，必掉在自己的坑里； 惟有完全人必承受福分。

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

富足人自以为有智慧， 但聪明的贫穷人能将他查透。

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

义人得志，有大荣耀； 恶人兴起，人就躲藏。

13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

遮掩自己罪过的，必不亨通； 承认离弃罪过的，必蒙怜恤。

14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

常存敬畏的，便为有福； 心存刚硬的，必陷在祸患里。

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

暴虐的君王辖制贫民， 好像吼叫的狮子、觅食的熊。

16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

无知的君多行暴虐； 以贪财为可恨的，必年长日久。

17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

背负流人血之罪的，必往坑里奔跑， 谁也不可拦阻他。

18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

行动正直的，必蒙拯救； 行事弯曲的，立时跌倒。

19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

耕种自己田地的，必得饱食； 追随虚浮的，足受穷乏。

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

诚实人必多得福； 想要急速发财的，不免受罚。

21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

看人的情面乃为不好； 人因一块饼枉法也为不好。

22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

人有恶眼想要急速发财， 却不知穷乏必临到他身。

23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

责备人的，后来蒙人喜悦， 多于那用舌头谄媚人的。

24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

偷窃父母的，说：这不是罪， 此人就是与强盗同类。

25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

心中贪婪的，挑起争端； 倚靠耶和华的，必得丰裕。

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

心中自是的，便是愚昧人； 凭智慧行事的，必蒙拯救。

27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

周济贫穷的，不致缺乏； 佯为不见的，必多受咒诅。

28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

恶人兴起，人就躲藏； 恶人败亡，义人增多。