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27 人的灵是耶和华的灯,

探照人的脏腑。

28 慈爱和信实保护君王,

他的王位也藉慈爱维持。

29 气力是年轻人的荣耀,

白发是老年人的尊荣。

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27 心灵是耶和华的灯,
    鉴察人的肺腑心肠。
28 君王靠慈爱和忠信护佑,
    他的王位因慈爱而稳固。
29 力量是青年的荣耀,
    白发是老人的尊荣。

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27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.

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27 The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the Lord(A)
    that sheds light on one’s inmost being.(B)

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(C) his throne is made secure.(D)

29 The glory of young men is their strength,
    gray hair the splendor of the old.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are