Proverbs 16

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

1 心中的谋算在乎人； 舌头的应对由于耶和华。

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

2 人一切所行的，在自己眼中看为清洁； 惟有耶和华衡量人心。

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

3 你所做的，要交托耶和华， 你所谋的，就必成立。

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

4 耶和华所造的，各适其用； 就是恶人也为祸患的日子所造。

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

5 凡心里骄傲的，为耶和华所憎恶； 虽然连手，他必不免受罚。

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

6 因怜悯诚实，罪孽得赎； 敬畏耶和华的，远离恶事。

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， 耶和华也使他的仇敌与他和好。

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

8 多有财利，行事不义， 不如少有财利，行事公义。

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

9 人心筹算自己的道路； 惟耶和华指引他的脚步。

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

10 王的嘴中有神语， 审判之时，他的口必不差错。

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

11 公道的天平和秤都属耶和华； 囊中一切法码都为他所定。

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

12 作恶，为王所憎恶， 因国位是靠公义坚立。

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

13 公义的嘴为王所喜悦； 说正直话的，为王所喜爱。

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

14 王的震怒如杀人的使者； 但智慧人能止息王怒。

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

15 王的脸光使人有生命； 王的恩典好像春云时雨。

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

16 得智慧胜似得金子； 选聪明强如选银子。

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

17 正直人的道是远离恶事； 谨守己路的，是保全性命。

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

18 骄傲在败坏以先； 狂心在跌倒之前。

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

19 心里谦卑与穷乏人来往， 强如将掳物与骄傲人同分。

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

20 谨守训言的，必得好处； 倚靠耶和华的，便为有福。

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

21 心中有智慧，必称为通达人； 嘴中的甜言，加增人的学问。

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

22 人有智慧就有生命的泉源； 愚昧人必被愚昧惩治。

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

23 智慧人的心教训他的口， 又使他的嘴增长学问。

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

24 良言如同蜂房， 使心觉甘甜，使骨得医治。

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

25 有一条路，人以为正， 至终成为死亡之路。

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

26 劳力人的胃口使他劳力， 因为他的口腹催逼他。

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

27 匪徒图谋奸恶， 嘴上仿佛有烧焦的火。

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

28 乖僻人播散纷争； 传舌的，离间密友。

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

29 强暴人诱惑邻舍， 领他走不善之道。

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

30 眼目紧合的，图谋乖僻； 嘴唇紧闭的，成就邪恶。

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， 在公义的道上必能得着。

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 不轻易发怒的，胜过勇士； 治服己心的，强如取城。

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

33 签放在怀里， 定事由耶和华。