Proverbs 14

1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

1 智慧妇人建立家室； 愚妄妇人亲手拆毁。

2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

2 行动正直的，敬畏耶和华； 行事乖僻的，却藐视他。

3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

3 愚妄人口中骄傲，如杖责打己身； 智慧人的嘴必保守自己。

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

4 家里无牛，槽头干净； 土产加多乃凭牛力。

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

5 诚实见证人不说谎话； 假见证人吐出谎言。

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

6 亵慢人寻智慧，却寻不着； 聪明人易得知识。

7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

7 到愚昧人面前， 不见他嘴中有知识。

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

8 通达人的智慧在乎明白己道； 愚昧人的愚妄乃是诡诈 。

9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

9 愚妄人犯罪，以为戏耍 ； 正直人互相喜悦。

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.

10 心中的苦楚，自己知道； 心里的喜乐，外人无干。

11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

11 奸恶人的房屋必倾倒； 正直人的帐棚必兴盛。

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

12 有一条路，人以为正， 至终成为死亡之路。

13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.

13 人在喜笑中，心也忧愁； 快乐至极就生愁苦。

14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

14 心中背道的，必满得自己的结果； 善人必从自己的行为得以知足。

15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

15 愚蒙人是话都信； 通达人步步谨慎。

16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

16 智慧人惧怕，就远离恶事； 愚妄人却狂傲自恃。

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

17 轻易发怒的，行事愚妄； 设立诡计的，被人恨恶。

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18 愚蒙人得愚昧为产业； 通达人得知识为冠冕。

19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

19 坏人俯伏在善人面前； 恶人俯伏在义人门口。

20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

20 贫穷人连邻舍也恨他； 富足人朋友最多。

21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

21 藐视邻舍的，这人有罪； 怜悯贫穷的，这人有福。

22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

22 谋恶的，岂非走入迷途吗？ 谋善的，必得慈爱和诚实。

23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

23 诸般勤劳都有益处； 嘴上多言乃致穷乏。

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

24 智慧人的财为自己的冠冕； 愚妄人的愚昧终是愚昧。

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

25 作真见证的，救人性命； 吐出谎言的，施行诡诈。

26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

26 敬畏耶和华的，大有倚靠； 他的儿女也有避难所。

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

27 敬畏耶和华就是生命的泉源， 可以使人离开死亡的网罗。

28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

28 帝王荣耀在乎民多； 君王衰败在乎民少。

29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

29 不轻易发怒的，大有聪明； 性情暴躁的，大显愚妄。

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

30 心中安静是肉体的生命； 嫉妒是骨中的朽烂。

31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

31 欺压贫寒的，是辱没造他的主； 怜悯穷乏的，乃是尊敬主。

32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

32 恶人在所行的恶上必被推倒； 义人临死，有所投靠。

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

33 智慧存在聪明人心中； 愚昧人心里所存的，显而易见。

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

34 公义使邦国高举； 罪恶是人民的羞辱。

35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

35 智慧的臣子蒙王恩惠； 贻羞的仆人遭其震怒。