19：1行为纯正的贫穷人，胜过乖谬愚妄的富足人。
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity； than he that is perverse in his lips； and is a fool。
19：2心无知识的，乃为不善。脚步急快的难免犯罪。
Also； that the soul be without knowledge； it is not good； and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth。
19：3人的愚昧，倾败他的道。他的心也抱怨耶和华。
The foolishness of man perverteth his way： and his heart fretteth against the LORD。
19：4财物使朋友增多。但穷人朋友远离。
Wealth maketh many friends； but the poor is separated from his neighbour。
19：5作假见证的，必不免受罚。吐出谎言的，终不能逃脱。
A false witness shall not be unpunished； and he that speaketh lies shall not escape。
19：6好施散的，有多人求他的恩情。爱送礼的，人都为他的朋友。
Many will intreat the favour of the prince： and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts。
19：7贫穷人弟兄都恨他，何况他的朋友，更远离他。他用言语追随，他们却走了。
All the brethren of the poor do hate him： how much more do his friends go far from him？ he pursueth them with words； yet they are wanting to him。
19：8得着智慧的，爱惜生命，保守聪明的，必得好处。
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul： he that keepeth understanding shall find good。
19：9作假见证的，不免受罚。吐出谎言的，也必灭亡。
A false witness shall not be unpunished； and he that speaketh lies shall perish。
19：10愚昧人宴乐度日，是不合宜的，何况仆人管辖王子呢。
Delight is not seemly for a fool； much less for a servant to have rule over princes。
19：11人有见识，就不轻易发怒。宽恕人的过失，便是自己的荣耀。
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger； and it is his glory to pass over a transgression。
19：12王的忿怒，好像狮子吼叫。他的恩典，却如草上的甘露。
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion； but his favour is as dew upon the grass。
19：13愚昧的儿子，是父亲的祸患。妻子的争吵，如雨连连滴漏。
A foolish son is the calamity of his father： and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping。
19：14房屋钱财。是祖宗所遗留的。惟有贤慧的妻，是耶和华所赐的。
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers： and a prudent wife is from the LORD。
19：15懒惰使人沉睡。懈怠的人，必受饥饿。
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep； and an idle soul shall suffer hunger。
19：16谨守诫命的，保全生命。轻忽己路的，必致死亡。
He that keepeth the mandment keepeth his own soul； but he that despiseth his ways shall die。
19：17怜悯贫穷的，就是借给耶和华。他的善行，耶和华必偿还。
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD； and that which he hath given will he pay him again。
19：18趁有指望，管教你的儿子。你的心不可任他死亡。
Chasten thy son while there is hope； and let not thy soul spare for his crying。
19：19暴怒的人，必受刑罚。你若救他，必须再救。
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment： for if thou deliver him； yet thou must do it again。
19：20你要听劝教，受训诲，使你终久有智慧。
Hear counsel； and receive instruction； that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end。
19：21人心多有计谋。惟有耶和华的筹算，才能立定。
There are many devices in a man's heart； nevertheless the counsel of the LORD； that shall stand。
19：22施行仁慈的，令人爱慕。穷人强如说谎言的。
The desire of a man is his kindness： and a poor man is better than a liar。
19：23敬畏耶和华的，得着生命。他必恒久知足，不遭祸患。
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life： and he that hath it shall abide satisfied； he shall not be visited with evil。
19：24懒惰人放手在盘子里。就是向口撤回，他也不肯。
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom； and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again。
19：25鞭打亵慢人，愚蒙人必长见识。责备明哲人，他就明白知识。
Smite a scorner； and the simple will beware： and reprove one that hath understanding； and he will understand knowledge。
19：26虐待父亲，撵出母亲的，是贻羞致辱之子。
He that wasteth his father； and chaseth away his mother； is a son that causeth shame； and bringeth reproach。
19：27我儿，不可听了教训，而又偏离知识的言语。
Cease； my son； to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge。
19：28匪徒作见证戏笑公平。恶人的口吞下罪孽。
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment： and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity。
19：29刑罚是为亵慢人豫备的。鞭打是为愚昧人的背豫备的。
Judgments are prepared for scorners； and stripes for the back of fools。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 20 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
20：1酒能使人亵慢，浓酒使人喧囔。凡因酒错误的，就无智慧。
Wine is a mocker； strong drink is raging： and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise。
20：2王的威吓，如同狮子吼叫。惹动他怒的，是自害己命。
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion： whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul。
20：3远离分争，是人的尊荣。愚妄人都爱争闹。
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife： but every fool will be meddling。
20：4懒惰人因冬寒不肯耕种。到收割的时候，他必讨饭，而无所得。
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold； therefore shall he beg in harvest； and have nothing。
20：5人心怀藏谋略，好像深水。惟明哲人，才能汲引出来。
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water； but a man of understanding will draw it out。
20：6人多述说自己的仁慈。但忠信人谁能遇着呢。
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness： but a faithful man who can find？
20：7行为纯正的义人，他的子孙，是有福的。
The just man walketh in his integrity： his children are blessed after him。
20：8王坐在审判的位上，以眼目驱散诸恶。
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes。
20：9谁能说，我洁净了我的心。我脱净了我的罪。
Who can say； I have made my heart clean； I am pure from my sin？
20：10两样的法码，两样的升斗，都为耶和华所憎恶。
Divers weights； and divers measures； both of them are alike abomination to the LORD。
20：11孩童的动作，是清洁，是正直，都显明他的本性。
Even a child is known by his doings； whether his work be pure； and whether it be right。
20：12能听的耳，能看的眼，都是耶和华所造的。
The hearing ear； and the seeing eye； the LORD hath made even both of them。
20：13不要贪睡，免致贫穷。眼要睁开，你就吃饱。
Love not sleep； lest thou e to poverty； open thine eyes； and thou shalt be satisfied with bread。
20：14买物的说，不好，不好。及至买去，他便自夸。
It is naught； it is naught； saith the buyer： but when he is gone his way； then he boasteth。
20：15有金子，和许多珍珠。（或作红宝石）惟有知识的嘴，乃为贵重的珍宝。
There is gold； and a multitude of rubies： but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel。
20：16谁为生人作保，就拿谁的衣服。谁为外人作保，谁就要承当。
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger： and take a pledge of him for a strange woman。
20：17以虚谎而得的食物，人觉甘甜。但后来他的口，必充满尘沙。
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man； but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel。
20：18计谋都凭筹算立定。打仗要凭智谋。
Every purpose is established by counsel： and with good advice make war。
20：19往来传舌的，泄漏密事。大张嘴的不可与他结交。
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets： therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips。
20：20咒骂父母的，他的灯必灭，变为漆黑的黑暗。
Whoso curseth his father or his mother； his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness。
20：21起初速得的产业，终久却不为福。
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning； but the end thereof shall not be blessed。
20：22你不要说，我要以恶报恶。要等候耶和华，他必拯救你。
Say not thou； I will repense evil； but wait on the LORD； and he shall save thee。
20：23两样的法码，为耶和华所憎恶。诡诈的天平，也为不善。
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD； and a false balance is not good。
20：24人的脚步，为耶和华所定。人岂能明白自己的路呢。
Man's goings are of the LORD； how can a man then understand his own way？
20：25人冒失说，这是圣物，许愿之后才查问，就是自陷网罗。
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy； and after vows to make enquiry。
20：26智慧的王，簸散恶人，用碌碡辊轧他们。
A wise king scattereth the wicked； and bringeth the wheel over them。
20：27人的灵是耶和华的灯，鉴察人的心腹。
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD； searching all the inward parts of the belly。
20：28王因仁慈和诚实，得以保全他的国位，也因仁慈立稳。
Mercy and truth preserve the king： and his throne is upholden by mercy。
20：29强壮乃少年的荣耀。白发为老年人的尊荣。
The glory of young men is their strength： and the beauty of old men is the grey head。
20：30鞭伤除净人的罪恶。责打能入人的心腹。
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil： so do stripes the inward parts of the belly。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 21 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
21：1王的心在耶和华手中，好像陇沟的水，随意流转。
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD； as the rivers of water： he turneth it whithersoever he will。
21：2人所行的，在自己的眼中都看为正，惟有耶和华衡量人心。
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes： but the LORD pondereth the hearts。
21：3行仁义公平，比献祭更蒙耶和华悦纳。
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice。
21：4恶人发达，眼高心傲，这乃是罪。（发达原文是灯）
An high look； and a proud heart； and the plowing of the wicked； is sin。
21：5殷勤筹画的，足致丰裕。行事急躁的，都必缺乏。
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness； but of every one that is hasty only to want。
21：6用诡诈之舌求财的，就是自己取死。所得之财，乃是吹来吹去的浮云。
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death。
21：7恶人的强暴，必将自己扫除。因他们不肯按公平行事。
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them； because they refuse to do judgment。
21：8负罪之人的路，甚是弯曲。至于清洁的人，他所行的乃是正直。
The way of man is froward and strange： but as for the pure； his work is right。
21：9宁可住在房顶的角上，不在宽阔的房屋，与争吵的妇人同住。
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop； than with a brawling woman in a wide house。
21：10恶人的心，乐人受祸。他眼并不怜恤邻舍。
The soul of the wicked desireth evil： his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes。
21：11亵慢的人受刑罚，愚蒙的人就得智慧。智慧人受训诲，便得知识。
When the scorner is punished； the simple is made wise： and when the wise is instructed； he receiveth knowledge。
21：12义人思想恶人的家，知道恶人倾倒，必至灭亡。
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked： but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness。
21：13塞耳不听穷人哀求的，他将来