Proverbs 29

1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

1 屡教不改、顽固不化者， 必突然灭亡，无可挽救。

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

2 义人增多，民众欢腾； 恶人得势，民众叹息。

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

3 爱慕智慧的使父亲欢欣， 结交妓女的必耗尽钱财。

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

4 君王秉公行义，国家安定； 他若收受贿赂，国必倾倒。

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

5 奉承邻舍，等于设网罗绊他。

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

6 恶人被自己的罪缠住， 义人却常常欢喜歌唱。

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

7 义人关心穷人的冤屈， 恶人对此漠不关心。

8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

8 狂徒煽动全城， 智者平息众怒。

9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

9 智者跟愚人对簿公堂， 愚人会怒骂嬉笑不止。

10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

10 嗜杀之徒憎恶纯全无过的人， 但正直的人保护他们 。

11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

11 愚人尽情发泄怒气， 智者默然克制怒气。

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

12 君王若听谗言， 臣仆必成奸徒。

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

13 贫穷人和欺压者有共同点： 他们的眼睛都是耶和华所赐。

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

14 君王若秉公审判穷人， 他的王位必永远坚立。

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

15 管教之杖使孩子得智慧， 放纵的子女让母亲蒙羞。

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

16 恶人当道，罪恶泛滥； 义人必得见他们败亡。

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

17 好好管教儿子， 他会带给你平安，使你心里喜乐。

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

18 百姓无神谕便任意妄为， 但遵守律法的人必蒙福。

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

19 管教仆人不能单靠言语， 因为他虽明白却不理会。

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

20 言语急躁的人， 还不如愚人有希望。

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

21 从小娇纵的仆人， 最终必反仆为主。

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

22 愤怒的人挑起纷争， 暴躁的人多有过犯。

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

23 骄傲的人必遭贬抑， 谦卑的人必得尊荣。

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.

24 与盗贼为伍是憎恶自己， 他即使发誓也不敢作证。

25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

25 惧怕人的必自陷网罗， 信靠耶和华的必安稳。

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

26 许多人讨君王的欢心， 但正义伸张靠耶和华。

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

27 为非作歹，义人厌恶； 行为正直，恶人憎恨。