1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
1 人屡次受责备， 仍然硬着颈项， 他必突然毁灭， 无法挽救。
2 义人增多的时候， 人民就喜乐； 恶人掌权的时候， 人民就叹息。
3 喜爱智慧的， 使父亲喜乐； 亲近妓女的， 耗尽家财。
4 君王以公正使国坚立； 收受贿赂的， 使国覆亡。
5 谄媚邻舍的人， 是在他的脚下张设网罗。
6 恶人因为过犯， 陷于网罗； 义人却欢呼喜乐。
7 义人关注穷人的冤情； 恶人却不分辨实情。
8 好讥笑人的煽动全城骚乱， 智慧人却止息众怒。
9 智慧人与愚妄人争讼， 愚妄人只会咆哮或嘲笑， 总不能安静。
10 好流人血的恨恶完全人， 并寻索正直人的性命。
11 愚昧人把怒气尽情发泄， 智慧人却抑制怒气。
12 如果掌权者听信谎言， 他所有的臣仆必都是坏人。
13 世上有穷人， 也有欺压人的， 两者的眼睛都蒙耶和华光照。
14 如果君王诚实地审判穷人； 他的国位必永远坚立。
15 杖责和管教能使人有智慧， 放纵的孩子使母亲蒙羞。
16 恶人增多的时候， 过犯也必增多； 义人必看见他们倾覆。
17 管教你的儿子， 他必使你得安息； 也必使你的心得喜乐。
18 没有启示， 人民就没有法纪； 遵守律法的， 就为有福。
19 只用言语， 不能使奴仆受管教； 他虽然明白， 却没有反应。
20 你见过言语急躁的人吗？愚昧人比他更有指望。
21 如果人从小娇纵仆人， 结果必带来忧愁。
22 容易发怒的人， 引起纷争； 脾气暴烈的人， 多有过犯。
23 人的骄傲必使他卑微； 心里谦卑的， 必得尊荣。
24 与盗贼分赃的， 是恨恶自己的性命； 他虽然听见要他起誓作证的声音， 却不说话。
25 惧怕人的， 必陷入网罗； 倚靠耶和华的， 必得安全。
26 很多人求掌权者的情面， 但各人的判决是出于耶和华。
27 不义的人是义人所厌恶的； 行为正直的人是恶人所厌恶的。