Proverbs 20

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

1 酒能使人亵慢，浓酒使人喧嚷； 凡因酒错误的，就无智慧。

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

2 王的威吓如同狮子吼叫； 惹动他怒的，是自害己命。

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

3 远离纷争是人的尊荣； 愚妄人都爱争闹。

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

4 懒惰人因冬寒不肯耕种， 到收割的时候，他必讨饭而无所得。

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

5 人心怀藏谋略，好像深水， 惟明哲人才能汲引出来。

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

6 人多述说自己的仁慈， 但忠信人谁能遇着呢？

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

7 行为纯正的义人， 他的子孙是有福的！

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

8 王坐在审判的位上， 以眼目驱散诸恶。

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

9 谁能说，我洁净了我的心， 我脱净了我的罪？

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

10 两样的法码，两样的升斗， 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 孩童的动作是清洁，是正直， 都显明他的本性。

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

12 能听的耳，能看的眼， 都是耶和华所造的。

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，免致贫穷； 眼要睁开，你就吃饱。

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

14 买物的说：不好，不好； 及至买去，他便自夸。

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

15 有金子和许多珍珠 ， 惟有知识的嘴乃为贵重的珍宝。

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

16 谁为生人作保，就拿谁的衣服； 谁为外人作保，谁就要承当。

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

17 以虚谎而得的食物，人觉甘甜； 但后来，他的口必充满尘沙。

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

18 计谋都凭筹算立定； 打仗要凭智谋。

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

19 往来传舌的，泄漏密事； 大张嘴的，不可与他结交。

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

20 咒骂父母的，他的灯必灭， 变为漆黑的黑暗。

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

21 起初速得的产业， 终久却不为福。

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

22 你不要说，我要以恶报恶； 要等候耶和华，他必拯救你。

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

23 两样的法码为耶和华所憎恶； 诡诈的天平也为不善。

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

24 人的脚步为耶和华所定； 人岂能明白自己的路呢？

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

25 人冒失说，这是圣物， 许愿之后才查问，就是自陷网罗。

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

26 智慧的王簸散恶人， 用碌碡滚轧他们。

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， 鉴察人的心腹。

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

28 王因仁慈和诚实得以保全他的国位， 也因仁慈立稳。

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

29 强壮乃少年人的荣耀； 白发为老年人的尊荣。

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

30 鞭伤除净人的罪恶； 责打能入人的心腹。