箴言 Proverbs

18:1	[hgb]	与众寡合的，独自寻求心愿，并恼恨一切真智慧。
	[bbe]	He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
18:2	[hgb]	愚昧人不喜爱明哲，只喜爱显露心意。
	[bbe]	A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
18:3	[hgb]	恶人来，藐视随来。羞耻到，辱骂同到。
	[bbe]	When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
18:4	[hgb]	人口中的言语，如同深水。智慧的泉源，好像涌流的河水。
	[bbe]	The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
18:5	[hgb]	瞻徇恶人的情面，偏断义人的案件，都为不善。
	[bbe]	To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
18:6	[hgb]	愚昧人张嘴启争端，开口招鞭打。
	[bbe]	A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
18:7	[hgb]	愚昧人的口，自取败坏。他的嘴，是他生命的网罗。
	[bbe]	The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
18:8	[hgb]	传舌人的言语，如同美食，深入人的心腹。
	[bbe]	The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
18:9	[hgb]	作工懈怠的，与浪费人为弟兄。
	[bbe]	He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
18:10	[hgb]	耶和华的名，是坚固台。义人奔入，便得安稳。
	[bbe]	The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
18:11	[hgb]	富足人的财物，是他的坚城，在他心想，犹如高墙。
	[bbe]	The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
18:12	[hgb]	败坏之先，人心骄傲。尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
	[bbe]	Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
18:13	[hgb]	未曾听完先回答的，便是他的愚昧，和羞辱。
	[bbe]	To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
18:14	[hgb]	人有疾病，心能忍耐。心灵忧伤，谁能承当呢？
	[bbe]	The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
18:15	[hgb]	聪明人的心得知识。智慧人的耳求知识。
	[bbe]	The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
18:16	[hgb]	人的礼物，为他开路，引他到高位的人面前。
	[bbe]	A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
18:17	[hgb]	先诉情由的，似乎有理。但邻舍来到，就察出实情。
	[bbe]	The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
18:18	[hgb]	掣签能止息争竞，也能解散强胜的人。
	[bbe]	The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
18:19	[hgb]	弟兄结怨，劝他和好，比取坚固城还难。这样的争竞，如同坚寨的门闩。
	[bbe]	A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
18:20	[hgb]	人口中所结的果子，必充满肚腹。他嘴所出的，必使他饱足。
	[bbe]	With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
18:21	[hgb]	生死在舌头的权下。喜爱他的，必吃他所结的果子。
	[bbe]	Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
18:22	[hgb]	得着贤妻的，是得着好处，也是蒙了耶和华的恩惠。
	[bbe]	Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
18:23	[hgb]	贫穷人说哀求的话。富足人用威吓的话回答。
	[bbe]	The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
18:24	[hgb]	滥交朋友的，自取败坏。但有一朋友，比弟兄更亲密。
	[bbe]	There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.