Proverbs

1A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.

2Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

3He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

4The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

5The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

6Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.

8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.

9The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

11Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

12Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

13Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

15Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

16The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

17The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

18Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.

19The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

20He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.

21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.

22The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.

23Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.

24He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.

25The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.

1智慧子听父亲的教训； 亵慢人不听责备。

2人因口所结的果子，必享美福； 奸诈人必遭强暴。

3谨守口的，得保生命； 大张嘴的，必致败亡。

4懒惰人羡慕，却无所得； 殷勤人必得丰裕。

5义人恨恶谎言； 恶人有臭名，且致惭愧。

6行为正直的，有公义保守； 犯罪的，被邪恶倾覆。

7假作富足的，却一无所有； 装作穷乏的，却广有财物。

8人的资财是他生命的赎价； 穷乏人却听不见威吓的话。

9义人的光明亮； 恶人的灯要熄灭。

10骄傲只启争竞； 听劝言的，却有智慧。

11不劳而得之财必然消耗； 勤劳积蓄的，必见加增。

12所盼望的迟延未得，令人心忧； 所愿意的临到，却是生命树。

13藐视训言的，自取灭亡； 敬畏诫命的，必得善报。

14智慧人的法则是生命的泉源， 可以使人离开死亡的网罗。

15美好的聪明使人蒙恩； 奸诈人的道路崎岖难行。

16凡通达人都凭知识行事； 愚昧人张扬自己的愚昧。

17奸恶的使者必陷在祸患里； 忠信的使臣乃医人的良药。

18弃绝管教的，必致贫受辱； 领受责备的，必得尊荣。

19所欲的成就，心觉甘甜； 远离恶事，为愚昧人所憎恶。

20与智慧人同行的，必得智慧； 和愚昧人作伴的，必受亏损。

21祸患追赶罪人； 义人必得善报。

22善人给子孙遗留产业； 罪人为义人积存资财。

23穷人耕种多得粮食， 但因不义，有消灭的。

24不忍用杖打儿子的，是恨恶他； 疼爱儿子的，随时管教。

25义人吃得饱足； 恶人肚腹缺粮。