Proverbs 16

1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

1 心中的策划在于人， 应对之言来自耶和华。

2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

2 人看自己的行为都纯全， 但是耶和华却衡量人心。

3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

3 把你的事交托耶和华， 你的计划必实现。

4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

4 耶和华所造的万物各有其用， 连恶人也是为灾难之日所造。

5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

5 耶和华厌恶心骄气傲者， 他们必逃不过祂的责罚。

6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

6 慈爱和忠信可让罪恶得赎， 敬畏耶和华使人远离罪恶。

7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

7 人所行的若蒙耶和华喜悦， 耶和华必使仇敌与他和好。

8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

8 收入微薄但行事公义， 胜过获利丰厚却不正当。

9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

9 人心中筹划自己的道路， 但耶和华决定他的脚步。

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

10 王口中有上帝的话， 断案时必无差错。

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

11 公道的秤与天平属于耶和华， 袋中一切的砝码由祂制定。

12 Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

12 君王憎恨恶行， 因王位靠公义而立。

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

13 王喜爱公义的言词， 器重说话正直的人。

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

14 王的烈怒是死亡使者， 然而智者能平息王怒。

15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

15 王的笑容带给人生命， 他的恩惠像春雨之云。

16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

16 得智慧胜过得黄金， 获悟性胜过获白银。

17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

17 正直人的大道远离罪恶， 坚守正道的保全性命。

18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

18 骄横是沦亡的前奏， 狂傲是败落的预兆。

19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

19 宁可谦卑地与贫寒人相处， 也不跟狂傲人共享战利品。

20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

20 听从训言的人受益匪浅， 信靠耶和华的人蒙祝福。

21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

21 智者以明辨著称， 甜言增加说服力。

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

22 智慧是智者的生命泉， 愚昧为愚人带来惩罚。

23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

23 智者三思而后言， 其言更有说服力。

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

24 良言如蜜， 使人心灵甘甜、身体康健。

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

25 有一条路看似正确， 最终却通向死亡。

26 A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.

26 工人的胃口促他工作， 口腹之需是他的动力。

27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

27 不务正业的人图谋恶事， 他的口舌如烈焰般危险。

28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

28 邪僻的人散播纷争， 造谣的人破坏友情。

29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

29 残暴之徒引诱邻舍走入歧途。

30 He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

30 恶人眯起眼睛图谋不轨， 歹徒咬着嘴唇策划恶事。

31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

31 白发是荣耀的冠冕， 行为公义方能得到。

32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

32 不轻易发怒者胜过勇士， 能自我控制胜过攻陷城池。

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

33 人可以摇签求问， 但耶和华决定一切。