Proverbs 28

1 The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

恶人虽无人追赶也逃跑； 义人却胆壮像狮子。

2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

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 man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.

穷人欺压贫民， 好像暴雨冲没粮食。

4 Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

违弃律法的，夸奖恶人； 遵守律法的，却与恶人相争。

5 Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.

坏人不明白公义； 惟有寻求耶和华的，无不明白。

6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

行为纯正的穷乏人 胜过行事乖僻的富足人。

7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on 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 makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

人以厚利加增财物， 是给那怜悯穷人者积蓄的。

9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

转耳不听律法的， 他的祈祷也为可憎。

10 Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.

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 The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of 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 upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.

义人得志，有大荣耀； 恶人兴起，人就躲藏。

13 He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.

遮掩自己罪过的，必不亨通； 承认离弃罪过的，必蒙怜恤。

14 Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come 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 loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.

暴虐的君王辖制贫民， 好像吼叫的狮子、觅食的熊。

16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

无知的君多行暴虐； 以贪财为可恨的，必年长日久。

17 One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.

背负流人血之罪的，必往坑里奔跑， 谁也不可拦阻他。

18 He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

行动正直的，必蒙拯救； 行事弯曲的，立时跌倒。

19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

耕种自己田地的，必得饱食； 追随虚浮的，足受穷乏。

20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

诚实人必多得福； 想要急速发财的，不免受罚。

21 It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.

看人的情面乃为不好； 人因一块饼枉法也为不好。

22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.

人有恶眼想要急速发财， 却不知穷乏必临到他身。

23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words 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 takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

偷窃父母的，说：这不是罪， 此人就是与强盗同类。

25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

心中贪婪的，挑起争端； 倚靠耶和华的，必得丰裕。

26 He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

心中自是的，便是愚昧人； 凭智慧行事的，必蒙拯救。

27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

周济贫穷的，不致缺乏； 佯为不见的，必多受咒诅。

28 When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

恶人兴起，人就躲藏； 恶人败亡，义人增多。