Proverbs 29

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

1 人屢次受責罰，仍然硬着頸項； 他必頃刻敗壞，無法可治。

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

2 義人增多，民就喜樂； 惡人掌權，民就歎息。

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

3 愛慕智慧的，使父親喜樂； 與妓女結交的，卻浪費錢財。

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

4 王藉公平，使國堅定； 索要賄賂，使國傾敗。

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

5 諂媚鄰舍的， 就是設網羅絆他的腳。

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

6 惡人犯罪，自陷網羅； 惟獨義人歡呼喜樂。

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

7 義人知道查明窮人的案； 惡人沒有聰明，就不得而知。

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

8 褻慢人煽惑通城； 智慧人止息眾怒。

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

9 智慧人與愚妄人相爭， 或怒或笑，總不能使他止息。

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

10 好流人血的，恨惡完全人， 索取正直人的性命。

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

11 愚妄人怒氣全發； 智慧人忍氣含怒。

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

12 君王若聽謊言， 他一切臣僕都是奸惡。

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

13 貧窮人、強暴人在世相遇； 他們的眼目都蒙耶和華光照。

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

14 君王憑誠實判斷窮人； 他的國位必永遠堅立。

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

15 杖打和責備能加增智慧； 放縱的兒子使母親羞愧。

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

16 惡人加多，過犯也加多， 義人必看見他們跌倒。

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

17 管教你的兒子，他就使你得安息， 也必使你心裏喜樂。

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

18 沒有異象 ，民就放肆； 惟遵守律法的，便為有福。

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

19 只用言語，僕人不肯受管教； 他雖然明白，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 你見言語急躁的人嗎？ 愚昧人比他更有指望。

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

21 人將僕人從小嬌養， 這僕人終久必成了他的兒子。

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

22 好氣的人挑啟爭端； 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； 心裏謙遜的，必得尊榮。

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

24 人與盜賊分贓，是恨惡自己的性命； 他聽見叫人發誓的聲音，卻不言語。

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

25 懼怕人的，陷入網羅； 惟有倚靠耶和華的，必得安穩。

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

26 求王恩的人多； 定人事乃在耶和華。

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

27 為非作歹的，被義人憎嫌； 行事正直的，被惡人憎惡。