Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

1 恶人未被追赶也逃窜， 义人坦然无惧如雄狮。

2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

2 国中有罪，君王常换； 国有哲士，长治久安。

3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

3 穷人 欺压贫民， 如暴雨冲毁粮食。

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

4 背弃律法的称赞恶人， 遵守律法的抗拒恶人。

5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

5 邪恶之人不明白公义， 寻求耶和华的全然明白。

6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

6 行为正直的穷人， 胜过行事邪僻的富人。

7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

7 遵守律法的是智慧之子， 与贪食者为伍的令父蒙羞。

8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

8 人放高利贷牟利， 是为济贫者积财。

9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

9 人若不听从律法， 他的祷告也可憎。

10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

10 引诱正直人走邪道， 必掉进自己设的陷阱； 但纯全无过的人必承受福分。

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

11 富人自以为有智慧， 却被明智的穷人看透。

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

12 义人得胜，众民欢腾； 恶人当道，人人躲藏。

13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

13 自掩其罪，必不亨通； 痛改前非，必蒙怜悯。

14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

14 常敬畏主的必蒙福， 心里刚硬的必遭祸。

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

15 暴虐的君王辖制穷人， 如咆哮的狮、觅食的熊。

16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

16 昏庸的君王残暴不仁， 恨不义之财的享长寿。

17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

17 背负血债者必终生逃亡， 谁也不要帮他。

18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

18 纯全无过的必蒙拯救， 行为邪僻的转眼覆灭。

19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

19 勤奋耕耘，丰衣足食； 追求虚荣，穷困潦倒。

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

20 忠信的人必大蒙祝福， 急于发财的难免受罚。

21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

21 徇私偏袒实为不善， 人却为一点饼而枉法。

22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

22 贪婪的人急于发财， 却不知贫穷即将临到。

23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

23 责备人的至终比谄媚者更受爱戴。

24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

24 窃取父母之财而不知罪者与匪类无异。

25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

25 贪得无厌的人挑起纷争， 信靠耶和华的富足昌盛。

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

26 愚人心中自以为是， 凭智慧行事的平安稳妥。

27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

27 周济穷人的一无所缺， 视而不见的多受咒诅。

28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

28 恶人当道，人人躲藏； 恶人灭亡，义人增多。