Proverbs 29

1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

人屡次受责罚，仍然硬着颈项； 他必顷刻败坏，无法可治。

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

义人增多，民就喜乐； 恶人掌权，民就叹息。

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

爱慕智慧的，使父亲喜乐； 与妓女结交的，却浪费钱财。

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

王借公平，使国坚定； 索要贿赂，使国倾败。

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

谄媚邻舍的， 就是设网罗绊他的脚。

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

恶人犯罪，自陷网罗； 惟独义人欢呼喜乐。

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

义人知道查明穷人的案； 恶人没有聪明，就不得而知。

8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

亵慢人煽惑通城； 智慧人止息众怒。

9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

智慧人与愚妄人相争， 或怒或笑，总不能使他止息。

10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

好流人血的，恨恶完全人， 索取正直人的性命。

11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

愚妄人怒气全发； 智慧人忍气含怒。

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

君王若听谎言， 他一切臣仆都是奸恶。

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

贫穷人、强暴人在世相遇； 他们的眼目都蒙耶和华光照。

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

君王凭诚实判断穷人； 他的国位必永远坚立。

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

杖打和责备能加增智慧； 放纵的儿子使母亲羞愧。

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

恶人加多，过犯也加多， 义人必看见他们跌倒。

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

管教你的儿子，他就使你得安息， 也必使你心里喜乐。

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

没有异象，民就放肆； 惟遵守律法的，便为有福。

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

只用言语，仆人不肯受管教； 他虽然明白，也不留意。

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

你见言语急躁的人吗？ 愚昧人比他更有指望。

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

人将仆人从小娇养， 这仆人终久必成了他的儿子。

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

好气的人挑启争端； 暴怒的人多多犯罪。

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

人的高傲必使他卑下； 心里谦逊的，必得尊荣。

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.

人与盗贼分赃，是恨恶自己的性命； 他听见叫人发誓的声音，却不言语。

25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

惧怕人的，陷入网罗； 惟有倚靠耶和华的，必得安稳。

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

求王恩的人多； 定人事乃在耶和华。

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

为非作歹的，被义人憎嫌； 行事正直的，被恶人憎恶。