25：27吃蜜过多，是不好的。考究自己的荣耀，也是可厌的。
It is not good to eat much honey： so for men to search their own glory is not glory。
25：28人不制服自己的心，好像毁坏的城邑，没有墙垣。
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down； and without walls。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 26 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
26：1夏天落雪，收割时下雨，都不相宜。愚昧人得尊荣，也是如此。
As snow in summer； and as rain in harvest； so honour is not seemly for a fool。
26：2麻雀往来，燕子翻飞，这样，无故的咒诅，也必不临到。
As the bird by wandering； as the swallow by flying； so the curse causeless shall not e。
26：3鞭子是为打马。辔头是为勒驴。刑杖是为打愚昧人的背。
A whip for the horse； a bridle for the ass； and a rod for the fool's back。
26：4不要照愚昧人的愚妄话回答他，恐怕你与他一样。
Answer not a fool according to his folly； lest thou also be like unto him。
26：5要照愚昧人的愚妄话回答他，免得他自以为有智慧。
Answer a fool according to his folly； lest he be wise in his own conceit。
26：6藉愚昧人手寄的，是砍断自己的脚，自受损害。（自受原作喝）
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet； and drinketh damage。
26：7瘸子的脚，空存无用。箴言在愚昧人的口中，也是如此。
The legs of the lame are not equal： so is a parable in the mouth of fools。
26：8将尊荣给愚昧人的，好像人把石子包在机弦里。
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling； so is he that giveth honour to a fool。
26：9箴言在愚昧人的口中，好像荆棘刺入醉汉的手。
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard； so is a parable in the mouth of fools。
26：10雇愚昧人的，与雇过路人的，就像射伤众人的弓箭手。
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool； and rewardeth transgressors。
26：11愚昧人行愚妄事，行了又行，就如狗转过来吃他所吐的。
As a dog returneth to his vomit； so a fool returneth to his folly。
26：12你见自以为有智慧的人吗，愚昧人比他更有指望。
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit？ there is more hope of a fool than of him。
26：13懒惰人说，道上有猛狮，街上有壮狮。
The slothful man saith； There is a lion in the way； a lion is in the streets。
26：14门在枢纽转动，懒惰人在床上也是如此。
As the door turneth upon his hinges； so doth the slothful upon his bed。
26：15懒惰人放手在盘子里，就是向口撤回，也以为劳乏。
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom； it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth。
26：16懒惰人看自己，比七个善于应对的人更有智慧。
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason。
26：17过路被事激动，管理不干己的争竞，好像人揪住狗耳。
He that passeth by； and meddleth with strife belonging not to him； is like one that taketh a dog by the ears。
26：18人欺凌邻舍，却说，我岂不是戏耍吗。他就像疯狂的人，抛掷火把，利箭，与杀人的兵器。（杀人的兵器原文作死亡）
As a mad man who casteth firebrands； arrows； and death；
26：19*
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour； and saith； Am not I in sport？
26：20火缺了柴，就必熄灭。无人传舌，争竞便止息。
Where no wood is； there the fire goeth out： so where there is no talebearer； the strife ceaseth。
26：21好争竞的人煽惑争端，就如馀火加炭，火上加柴一样。
As coals are to burning coals； and wood to fire； so is a contentious man to kindle strife。
26：22传舌人的言语，如同美食，深入人的心腹。
The words of a talebearer are as wounds； and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly。
26：23火热的嘴，奸恶的心，好像银渣包的瓦器。
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross。
26：24怨恨人的用嘴粉饰，心里却藏着诡诈。
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips； and layeth up deceit within him；
26：25他用甜言蜜语，你不可信他，因为他心中有七样可憎恶的。
When he speaketh fair； believe him not： for there are seven abominations in his heart。
26：26他虽用诡诈遮掩自己的怨恨，他的邪恶必在会中显露。
Whose hatred is covered by deceit； his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation。
26：27挖陷坑的，自己必掉在其中。辊石头的，石头必反辊在他身上。
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein： and he that rolleth a stone； it will return upon him。
26：28虚谎的舌，恨他所压伤的人。谄媚的口，败坏人的事。
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it； and a flattering mouth worketh ruin。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 27 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
27：1不要为明日自夸，因为一日要生何事，你尚且不能知道。
Boast not thyself of to morrow； for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth。
27：2要别人夸奖你，不可用口自夸。等外人称赞你，不可用嘴自称。
Let another man praise thee； and not thine own mouth； a stranger； and not thine own lips。
27：3石头重，沙土沉，愚妄人的恼怒，比这两样更重。
A stone is heavy； and the sand weighty； but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both。
27：4忿怒为残忍，怒气为狂澜，惟有嫉妒，谁能敌得住呢。
Wrath is cruel； and anger is outrageous； but who is able to stand before envy？
27：5当面的责备，强如背地的爱情。
Open rebuke is better than secret love。
27：6朋友加的伤痕，出于忠诚，仇敌连连亲嘴，却是多馀。
Faithful are the wounds of a friend； but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful。
27：7人吃饱了，厌恶蜂房的蜜。人饥饿了，一切苦物都觉甘甜。
The full soul loatheth an honeyb； but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet。
27：8人离本处飘流，好像雀鸟离窝游飞。
As a bird that wandereth from her nest； so is a man that wandereth from his place。
27：9膏油与香料，使人心喜悦。朋友诚实的劝教，也是如此甘美。
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart： so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel。
27：10你的朋友，和父亲的朋友，你都不可离弃。你遭难的日子，不要上弟兄的家去。向近的邻舍，强如远方的弟兄。
Thine own friend； and thy father's friend； forsake not； neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity： for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off。
27：11我儿，你要作智慧人，好叫我的心喜欢，使我可以回答那讥笑我的人。
My son； be wise； and make my heart glad； that I may answer him that reproacheth me。
27：12通达人见祸藏躲。愚蒙人前往受害。
A prudent man foreseeth the evil； and hideth himself； but the simple pass on； and are punished。
27：13谁为生人作保，就拿谁的衣服。谁为外女作保，谁就承当。
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger； and take a pledge of him for a strange woman。
27：14清晨起来，大声给朋友祝福的，就算是咒诅他。
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice； rising early in the morning； it shall be counted a curse to him。
27：15大雨之日连连滴漏，和争吵的妇人一样。
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike。
27：16想拦阻他的，便是拦阻风，也是右手抓油。
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind； and the ointment of his right hand； which bewrayeth itself。
27：17铁磨铁，磨出刃来。朋友相感，（原文作磨朋友的脸）也是如此。
Iron sharpeneth iron； so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend。
27：18看守无花果树的，必吃树上的果子。敬奉主人的，必得尊荣。
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof： so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured。
27：19水中照脸，彼此相符。人与人，心也相对。
As in water face answereth to face； so the heart of man to man。
27：20阴间和灭亡，永不满足。人的眼目，也是如此。
Hell and destruction are never full； so the eyes of man are never satisfied。
27：21鼎为炼银，炉为炼金，人的称赞也试炼人。
As the fining pot for silver； and the furnace for gold； so is a man to his praise。
27：22你虽用杵，将愚妄人与打碎的麦子一同捣在臼中，他的愚妄还是离不了他。
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle； yet will not his foolishness depart from him。
27：23你要详细知道你羊群的景况。留心料理你的牛群。
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks； and look well to thy herds。
27：24因为赀财不能永有。冠冕岂能存到万代。
For riches are not for ever： and doth the crown endure to every generation？
27：25乾草割去，嫩草发现，山上的菜蔬，也被收敛。
The hay appeareth； and the tender grass sheweth itself； and herbs of the mountains are gathered。
27：26羊羔之毛，是为你作衣服。山羊是为作田地的价值。
The lambs are for thy clothing； and the goats are the price of the field。
27：27有母山羊奶够你吃，也够你的家眷吃，且够养你的婢女。
And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food； for the food of thy household； and for the maintenance for thy maidens。
旧约 箴言（Proverbs） 第 28 章 （ 本篇共有 31 章 ） 7上一章 下一章8 目录
28：1恶人虽无人追赶也逃跑，义人却胆壮像狮子。
The wicked flee when no man pursueth： but the righteous are bold as a lion。
28：2邦国因有罪过，君王就多更换。因有聪明知识的人，国必长存。
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof： but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged。
28：3穷人欺压贫民，好像暴雨冲没粮食。
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food。
28：4违弃律法的，夸奖恶人。遵守律法的，却与恶人相争。
They that forsake the law praise the wicked： but such as keep the law contend with them。
28：5坏人不明白公义。惟有寻求耶和华的，无不明白。
Evil men understand not judgment： but they that seek the LORD understand all things。
28：6行为纯正的穷乏人，胜过行事乖僻的富足人。
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness； than he that is perverse in his ways； though he be rich。
28：7谨守律法的是智慧之子。与贪食人作伴的，却羞辱其父。
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son： but he that is a panion of riotous men shameth his father。
28：8人以厚利加增财物，是给那怜悯穷人者积蓄的。
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance； he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor。
28：9转耳不听律法的，他的祈祷也为可憎。
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law； even his prayer shall be abomination。
28：10诱惑正直人行恶道的，必掉在自己的坑里。惟有完全人，必承受福分。
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way； he shall fall himself into his own pit： but the upright shall have good things in possession。
28：11富足人自以为有智慧。但聪明的贫穷人，能将他查透。
The rich man is wise in his own conceit； but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out。
28：12义人得志有大荣耀。恶人兴起人就躲藏。
When righteous men do rejoice； there is great glory： but when the wicked rise； a man is hidden。
28：13遮掩自己罪过的，必不享通。承认离弃罪过的，必蒙怜恤。
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper： but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy。
28：14常存敬畏的，便为有福。心