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箴 言 20
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
箴 言 20
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
20 酒 能 使 人 褻 慢 ， 濃 酒 使 人 喧 嚷 ； 凡 因 酒 錯 誤 的 ， 就 無 智 慧 。
2 王 的 威 嚇 如 同 獅 子 吼 叫 ； 惹 動 他 怒 的 ， 是 自 害 己 命 。
3 遠 離 紛 爭 是 人 的 尊 榮 ； 愚 妄 人 都 愛 爭 鬧 。
4 懶 惰 人 因 冬 寒 不 肯 耕 種 ， 到 收 割 的 時 候 ， 他 必 討 飯 而 無 所 得 。
5 人 心 懷 藏 謀 略 ， 好 像 深 水 ， 惟 明 哲 人 才 能 汲 引 出 來 。
6 人 多 述 說 自 己 的 仁 慈 ， 但 忠 信 人 誰 能 遇 著 呢 ？
7 行 為 純 正 的 義 人 ， 他 的 子 孫 是 有 福 的 ！
8 王 坐 在 審 判 的 位 上 ， 以 眼 目 驅 散 諸 惡 。
9 誰 能 說 ， 我 潔 淨 了 我 的 心 ， 我 脫 淨 了 我 的 罪 ？
10 兩 樣 的 法 碼 ， 兩 樣 的 升 斗 ， 都 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 。
11 孩 童 的 動 作 是 清 潔 ， 是 正 直 ， 都 顯 明 他 的 本 性 。
12 能 聽 的 耳 ， 能 看 的 眼 ， 都 是 耶 和 華 所 造 的 。
13 不 要 貪 睡 ， 免 致 貧 窮 ； 眼 要 睜 開 ， 你 就 吃 飽 。
14 買 物 的 說 ： 不 好 ， 不 好 ； 及 至 買 去 ， 他 便 自 誇 。
15 有 金 子 和 許 多 珍 珠 （ 或 譯 ： 紅 寶 石 ） ， 惟 有 知 識 的 嘴 乃 為 貴 重 的 珍 寶 。
16 誰 為 生 人 作 保 ， 就 拿 誰 的 衣 服 ； 誰 為 外 人 作 保 ， 誰 就 要 承 當 。
17 以 虛 謊 而 得 的 食 物 ， 人 覺 甘 甜 ； 但 後 來 ， 他 的 口 必 充 滿 塵 沙 。
18 計 謀 都 憑 籌 算 立 定 ； 打 仗 要 憑 智 謀 。
19 往 來 傳 舌 的 ， 洩 漏 密 事 ； 大 張 嘴 的 ， 不 可 與 他 結 交 。
20 咒 罵 父 母 的 ， 他 的 燈 必 滅 ， 變 為 漆 黑 的 黑 暗 。
21 起 初 速 得 的 產 業 ， 終 久 卻 不 為 福 。
22 你 不 要 說 ， 我 要 以 惡 報 惡 ； 要 等 候 耶 和 華 ， 他 必 拯 救 你 。
23 兩 樣 的 法 碼 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 ； 詭 詐 的 天 平 也 為 不 善 。
24 人 的 腳 步 為 耶 和 華 所 定 ； 人 豈 能 明 白 自 己 的 路 呢 ？
25 人 冒 失 說 ， 這 是 聖 物 ， 許 願 之 後 才 查 問 ， 就 是 自 陷 網 羅 。
26 智 慧 的 王 簸 散 惡 人 ， 用 碌 碡 滾 軋 他 們 。
27 人 的 靈 是 耶 和 華 的 燈 ， 鑒 察 人 的 心 腹 。
28 王 因 仁 慈 和 誠 實 得 以 保 全 他 的 國 位 ， 也 因 仁 慈 立 穩 。
29 強 壯 乃 少 年 人 的 榮 耀 ； 白 髮 為 老 年 人 的 尊 榮 。
30 鞭 傷 除 淨 人 的 罪 惡 ； 責 打 能 入 人 的 心 腹 。
Proverbs 20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Wine is a mocker,(A) beer is a brawler,
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(B)
4 The slacker does not plow during planting season;[a]
at harvest time he looks,[b] and there is nothing.(E)
5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;(F)
but a man of understanding draws it out.
6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?(G)
7 The one who lives with integrity is righteous;(H)
his children[c] who come after him will be happy.(I)
8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.(J)
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
I am cleansed from my sin”?(K)
11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.(M)
12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye—
the Lord made them both.(N)
13 Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.(O)
14 “It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.(P)
16 Take his garment,[e]
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.(Q)
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,(R)
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(Y)
24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,(AE)
so how can anyone understand his own way?
25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.(AF)
28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.(AJ)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:4 Lit plow in winter
- Proverbs 20:4 Lit inquires
- Proverbs 20:7 Lit sons
- Proverbs 20:10 Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure
- Proverbs 20:16 A debtor’s outer garment was held as collateral.
- Proverbs 20:23 Lit A stone and a stone
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit breath
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit the chambers of the belly
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20
New King James Version
Proverbs 20
New King James Version
Wine Is a Mocker
20 Wine (A)is a mocker,
Strong drink is a brawler,
And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2 The [a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3 (B)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 Most men will proclaim each his own [b]goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
Scatters all evil with his eyes.
9 (G)Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,
I am pure from my sin”?
10 (H)Diverse weights and diverse measures,
They are both alike, an abomination to the Lord.
11 Even a child is (I)known by his deeds,
Whether what he does is pure and right.
12 (J)The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made them both.
13 (K)Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.
14 “It is [c]good for nothing,” cries the buyer;
But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.
15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But (L)the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 (M)Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.
17 (N)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
19 (Q)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (R)who flatters with his lips.
23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,
And dishonest scales are not good.
24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;
How then can a man understand his own way?
25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
26 (Y)A wise king sifts out the wicked,
And brings the threshing wheel over them.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
And (AB)the splendor of old men is their gray head.
30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As do stripes the [g]inner depths of the heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:2 Lit. fear or terror, produced by the king’s wrath
- Proverbs 20:6 Lit. mercy
- Proverbs 20:14 Lit. evil, evil
- Proverbs 20:22 repay
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit. rooms of the belly
- Proverbs 20:28 mercy
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 20
New International Version
Proverbs 20
New International Version
2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(E)
those who anger him forfeit their lives.(F)
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(K)
but one who has insight draws them out.
6 Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?(L)
10 Differing weights and differing measures—
the Lord detests them both.(S)
11 Even small children are known by their actions,
so is their conduct really pure(T) and upright?
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.(U)
13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(V)
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge(W) if it is done for an outsider.(X)
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(AA)
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(AB)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
20 If someone curses their father or mother,(AC)
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.(AD)
21 An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.
22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(AE)
Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(AF)
23 The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.(AG)
24 A person’s steps are directed(AH) by the Lord.(AI)
How then can anyone understand their own way?(AJ)
25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.(AK)
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.(AL)
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.(AQ)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are
箴 言 20
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
箴 言 20
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
20 酒 能 使 人 褻 慢 ， 濃 酒 使 人 喧 嚷 ； 凡 因 酒 錯 誤 的 ， 就 無 智 慧 。
2 王 的 威 嚇 如 同 獅 子 吼 叫 ； 惹 動 他 怒 的 ， 是 自 害 己 命 。
3 遠 離 紛 爭 是 人 的 尊 榮 ； 愚 妄 人 都 愛 爭 鬧 。
4 懶 惰 人 因 冬 寒 不 肯 耕 種 ， 到 收 割 的 時 候 ， 他 必 討 飯 而 無 所 得 。
5 人 心 懷 藏 謀 略 ， 好 像 深 水 ， 惟 明 哲 人 才 能 汲 引 出 來 。
6 人 多 述 說 自 己 的 仁 慈 ， 但 忠 信 人 誰 能 遇 著 呢 ？
7 行 為 純 正 的 義 人 ， 他 的 子 孫 是 有 福 的 ！
8 王 坐 在 審 判 的 位 上 ， 以 眼 目 驅 散 諸 惡 。
9 誰 能 說 ， 我 潔 淨 了 我 的 心 ， 我 脫 淨 了 我 的 罪 ？
10 兩 樣 的 法 碼 ， 兩 樣 的 升 斗 ， 都 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 。
11 孩 童 的 動 作 是 清 潔 ， 是 正 直 ， 都 顯 明 他 的 本 性 。
12 能 聽 的 耳 ， 能 看 的 眼 ， 都 是 耶 和 華 所 造 的 。
13 不 要 貪 睡 ， 免 致 貧 窮 ； 眼 要 睜 開 ， 你 就 吃 飽 。
14 買 物 的 說 ： 不 好 ， 不 好 ； 及 至 買 去 ， 他 便 自 誇 。
15 有 金 子 和 許 多 珍 珠 （ 或 譯 ： 紅 寶 石 ） ， 惟 有 知 識 的 嘴 乃 為 貴 重 的 珍 寶 。
16 誰 為 生 人 作 保 ， 就 拿 誰 的 衣 服 ； 誰 為 外 人 作 保 ， 誰 就 要 承 當 。
17 以 虛 謊 而 得 的 食 物 ， 人 覺 甘 甜 ； 但 後 來 ， 他 的 口 必 充 滿 塵 沙 。
18 計 謀 都 憑 籌 算 立 定 ； 打 仗 要 憑 智 謀 。
19 往 來 傳 舌 的 ， 洩 漏 密 事 ； 大 張 嘴 的 ， 不 可 與 他 結 交 。
20 咒 罵 父 母 的 ， 他 的 燈 必 滅 ， 變 為 漆 黑 的 黑 暗 。
21 起 初 速 得 的 產 業 ， 終 久 卻 不 為 福 。
22 你 不 要 說 ， 我 要 以 惡 報 惡 ； 要 等 候 耶 和 華 ， 他 必 拯 救 你 。
23 兩 樣 的 法 碼 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 ； 詭 詐 的 天 平 也 為 不 善 。
24 人 的 腳 步 為 耶 和 華 所 定 ； 人 豈 能 明 白 自 己 的 路 呢 ？
25 人 冒 失 說 ， 這 是 聖 物 ， 許 願 之 後 才 查 問 ， 就 是 自 陷 網 羅 。
26 智 慧 的 王 簸 散 惡 人 ， 用 碌 碡 滾 軋 他 們 。
27 人 的 靈 是 耶 和 華 的 燈 ， 鑒 察 人 的 心 腹 。
28 王 因 仁 慈 和 誠 實 得 以 保 全 他 的 國 位 ， 也 因 仁 慈 立 穩 。
29 強 壯 乃 少 年 人 的 榮 耀 ； 白 髮 為 老 年 人 的 尊 榮 。
30 鞭 傷 除 淨 人 的 罪 惡 ； 責 打 能 入 人 的 心 腹 。
Proverbs 20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Wine is a mocker,(A) beer is a brawler,
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(B)
4 The slacker does not plow during planting season;[a]
at harvest time he looks,[b] and there is nothing.(E)
5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;(F)
but a man of understanding draws it out.
6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?(G)
7 The one who lives with integrity is righteous;(H)
his children[c] who come after him will be happy.(I)
8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.(J)
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
I am cleansed from my sin”?(K)
11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.(M)
12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye—
the Lord made them both.(N)
13 Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.(O)
14 “It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.(P)
16 Take his garment,[e]
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.(Q)
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,(R)
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(Y)
24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,(AE)
so how can anyone understand his own way?
25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.(AF)
28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.(AJ)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:4 Lit plow in winter
- Proverbs 20:4 Lit inquires
- Proverbs 20:7 Lit sons
- Proverbs 20:10 Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure
- Proverbs 20:16 A debtor’s outer garment was held as collateral.
- Proverbs 20:23 Lit A stone and a stone
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit breath
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit the chambers of the belly
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20
New King James Version
Proverbs 20
New King James Version
Wine Is a Mocker
20 Wine (A)is a mocker,
Strong drink is a brawler,
And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2 The [a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3 (B)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 Most men will proclaim each his own [b]goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
Scatters all evil with his eyes.
9 (G)Who can say, “I have made my heart clean,
I am pure from my sin”?
10 (H)Diverse weights and diverse measures,
They are both alike, an abomination to the Lord.
11 Even a child is (I)known by his deeds,
Whether what he does is pure and right.
12 (J)The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made them both.
13 (K)Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.
14 “It is [c]good for nothing,” cries the buyer;
But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.
15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But (L)the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 (M)Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.
17 (N)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
19 (Q)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (R)who flatters with his lips.
23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,
And dishonest scales are not good.
24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;
How then can a man understand his own way?
25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
26 (Y)A wise king sifts out the wicked,
And brings the threshing wheel over them.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
And (AB)the splendor of old men is their gray head.
30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As do stripes the [g]inner depths of the heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:2 Lit. fear or terror, produced by the king’s wrath
- Proverbs 20:6 Lit. mercy
- Proverbs 20:14 Lit. evil, evil
- Proverbs 20:22 repay
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit. rooms of the belly
- Proverbs 20:28 mercy
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 20
New International Version
Proverbs 20
New International Version
2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(E)
those who anger him forfeit their lives.(F)
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(K)
but one who has insight draws them out.
6 Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?(L)
10 Differing weights and differing measures—
the Lord detests them both.(S)
11 Even small children are known by their actions,
so is their conduct really pure(T) and upright?
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.(U)
13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(V)
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge(W) if it is done for an outsider.(X)
18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.(AA)
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(AB)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
20 If someone curses their father or mother,(AC)
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.(AD)
21 An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.
22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(AE)
Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(AF)
23 The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.(AG)
24 A person’s steps are directed(AH) by the Lord.(AI)
How then can anyone understand their own way?(AJ)
25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.(AK)
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.(AL)
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.(AQ)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are
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