Proverbs 29

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

1 人屡次受责罚，仍然硬着颈项； 他必顷刻败坏，无法可治。

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

2 义人增多，民就喜乐； 恶人掌权，民就叹息。

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，使父亲喜乐； 与妓女结交的，却浪费钱财。

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

4 王借公平，使国坚定； 索要贿赂，使国倾败。

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

5 谄媚邻舍的， 就是设网罗绊他的脚。

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

6 恶人犯罪，自陷网罗； 惟独义人欢呼喜乐。

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

7 义人知道查明穷人的案； 恶人没有聪明，就不得而知。

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

8 亵慢人煽惑通城； 智慧人止息众怒。

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

9 智慧人与愚妄人相争， 或怒或笑，总不能使他止息。

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

10 好流人血的，恨恶完全人， 索取正直人的性命。

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

11 愚妄人怒气全发； 智慧人忍气含怒。

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

12 君王若听谎言， 他一切臣仆都是奸恶。

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

13 贫穷人、强暴人在世相遇； 他们的眼目都蒙耶和华光照。

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

14 君王凭诚实判断穷人； 他的国位必永远坚立。

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

15 杖打和责备能加增智慧； 放纵的儿子使母亲羞愧。

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

16 恶人加多，过犯也加多， 义人必看见他们跌倒。

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

17 管教你的儿子，他就使你得安息， 也必使你心里喜乐。

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

18 没有异象 ，民就放肆； 惟遵守律法的，便为有福。

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

19 只用言语，仆人不肯受管教； 他虽然明白，也不留意。

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

20 你见言语急躁的人吗？ 愚昧人比他更有指望。

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

21 人将仆人从小娇养， 这仆人终久必成了他的儿子。

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

22 好气的人挑启争端； 暴怒的人多多犯罪。

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

23 人的高傲必使他卑下； 心里谦逊的，必得尊荣。

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

24 人与盗贼分赃，是恨恶自己的性命； 他听见叫人发誓的声音，却不言语。

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

25 惧怕人的，陷入网罗； 惟有倚靠耶和华的，必得安稳。

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

26 求王恩的人多； 定人事乃在耶和华。

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

27 为非作歹的，被义人憎嫌； 行事正直的，被恶人憎恶。