Proverbs 20

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

1 酒使人放肆，烈酒叫人吵闹。 因酒误事，实为不智。

2 The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

2 君王震怒如狮子咆哮， 触怒他的人自寻死路。

3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

3 避免纷争是光荣， 愚人个个爱争吵。

4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

4 懒惰人不按时耕种， 收获时必一无所得。

5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

5 人心的谋略如深水， 唯有哲士才能汲取。

6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

6 人都声称自己忠诚， 但谁能找到忠信者？

7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

7 义人行为正直， 他的后代也蒙福。

8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

8 王坐在宝座上审判， 他的眼目明察罪恶。

9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

9 谁敢说：“我心灵洁净，纯洁无罪？”

10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

10 缺斤少两、尺寸不足， 都为耶和华所憎恶。

11 Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

11 孩童的举动是否纯良， 显明他的本性。

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

12 能听的耳，能看的眼， 两者都为耶和华所造。

13 Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.

13 不要贪睡，免得贫穷； 勤劳工作，粮食丰足。

14 “Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.

14 买主总说货物不好， 买走后又连连自夸。

15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

15 世间有黄金和许多宝石， 唯有博学之言才是珍宝。

16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

16 谁为陌生人作保，就拿去谁的外衣； 谁为外族人作保，谁就要承担责任。

17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

17 骗来的饼觉得香甜， 最后却是满口泥沙。

18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

18 集思出良策， 征战靠智谋。

19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

19 嚼舌的人泄露秘密， 不可结交多嘴的人。

20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

20 咒骂父母的人， 他的生命 必消逝在黑暗中。

21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.

21 起初轻易得来之财， 最终不会成为祝福。

22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

22 不要说：“我要以恶报恶”， 要等候耶和华，祂必替你申冤。

23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

23 耶和华憎恶缺斤少两， 祂厌恶骗人的天平。

24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

24 人的脚步由耶和华所定， 人怎能知道自己的道路？

25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

25 人向主许愿要三思， 免得事后作茧自缚。

26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

26 明君必筛出恶人， 用石磙碾轧他们。

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

27 人的灵是耶和华的灯， 鉴察人的肺腑心肠。

28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

28 君王靠慈爱和忠信护佑， 他的王位因慈爱而稳固。

29 The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

29 力量是青年的荣耀， 白发是老人的尊荣。

30 Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.

30 鞭伤能驱除罪恶， 责打能洁净人心。