Proverbs 28

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

1 惡人雖無人追趕也逃跑； 義人卻膽壯像獅子。

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

2 邦國因有罪過，君王就多更換； 因有聰明知識的人，國必長存。

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

3 窮人欺壓貧民， 好像暴雨沖沒糧食。

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

4 違棄律法的，誇獎惡人； 遵守律法的，卻與惡人相爭。

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

5 壞人不明白公義； 惟有尋求耶和華的，無不明白。

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

6 行為純正的窮乏人 勝過行事乖僻的富足人。

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

7 謹守律法的，是智慧之子； 與貪食人作伴的，卻羞辱其父。

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

8 人以厚利加增財物， 是給那憐憫窮人者積蓄的。

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

9 轉耳不聽律法的， 他的祈禱也為可憎。

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 誘惑正直人行惡道的，必掉在自己的坑裏； 惟有完全人必承受福分。

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

11 富足人自以為有智慧， 但聰明的貧窮人能將他查透。

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

12 義人得志，有大榮耀； 惡人興起，人就躲藏。

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

13 遮掩自己罪過的，必不亨通； 承認離棄罪過的，必蒙憐恤。

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

14 常存敬畏的，便為有福； 心存剛硬的，必陷在禍患裏。

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

15 暴虐的君王轄制貧民， 好像吼叫的獅子、覓食的熊。

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

16 無知的君多行暴虐； 以貪財為可恨的，必年長日久。

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

17 背負流人血之罪的，必往坑裏奔跑， 誰也不可攔阻他。

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

18 行動正直的，必蒙拯救； 行事彎曲的，立時跌倒。

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

19 耕種自己田地的，必得飽食； 追隨虛浮的，足受窮乏。

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

20 誠實人必多得福； 想要急速發財的，不免受罰。

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

21 看人的情面乃為不好； 人因一塊餅枉法也為不好。

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

22 人有惡眼想要急速發財， 卻不知窮乏必臨到他身。

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

23 責備人的，後來蒙人喜悅， 多於那用舌頭諂媚人的。

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

24 偷竊父母的，說：這不是罪， 此人就是與強盜同類。

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

25 心中貪婪的，挑起爭端； 倚靠耶和華的，必得豐裕。

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

26 心中自是的，便是愚昧人； 憑智慧行事的，必蒙拯救。

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

27 賙濟貧窮的，不致缺乏； 佯為不見的，必多受咒詛。

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

28 惡人興起，人就躲藏； 惡人敗亡，義人增多。