箴言 16
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
16 心中的策划在于人，
应对之言来自耶和华。
2 人看自己的行为都纯全，
但是耶和华却衡量人心。
3 把你的事交托耶和华，
你的计划必实现。
4 耶和华所造的万物各有其用，
连恶人也是为灾难之日所造。
5 耶和华厌恶心骄气傲者，
他们必逃不过祂的责罚。
6 慈爱和忠信可让罪恶得赎，
敬畏耶和华使人远离罪恶。
7 人所行的若蒙耶和华喜悦，
耶和华必使仇敌与他和好。
8 财物虽少但行事公义，
胜过家财万贯却不公义。
9 人心中筹划自己的道路，
但耶和华决定他的脚步。
10 王口中有上帝的话，
断案时必无差错。
11 公道的秤与天平属于耶和华，
袋中一切的砝码由祂制定。
12 君王憎恨恶行，
因王位靠公义而立。
13 王喜爱公义的言词，
器重说话正直的人。
14 王的烈怒如死亡使者，
然而智者能平息王怒。
15 王的笑容带给人生命，
他的恩惠像春雨之云。
16 得智慧胜过得黄金，
获悟性胜过获白银。
17 正直人的大道远离罪恶，
坚守正道的保全性命。
18 骄横是沦亡的前奏，
狂傲是败落的预兆。
19 宁可谦卑地与贫寒人相处，
也不跟狂傲人共享战利品。
20 听从训言的人受益匪浅，
信靠耶和华的人蒙祝福。
21 智者以明辨著称，
甜言能说服人心。
22 智慧是智者的生命泉，
愚昧为愚人带来惩罚。
23 智者三思而后言，
其言使人长见识。
24 良言如蜜，
使人心灵甘甜、身体康健。
25 有一条路看似正确，
最终却通向死亡。
26 工人的胃口促他工作，
口腹之需是他的动力。
27 不务正业的人图谋恶事，
他的口舌如烈焰般危险。
28 邪僻的人散播纷争，
造谣的人破坏友情。
29 残暴之徒引诱邻舍走入歧途。
30 恶人眯起眼睛图谋不轨，
歹徒咬着嘴唇策划恶事。
31 白发是荣耀的冠冕，
行为公义方能得到。
32 不轻易发怒者胜过勇士，
能自我控制胜过攻陷城池。
33 人可以摇签求问，
但耶和华决定一切。
Proverbs 16
King James Version
16 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.
3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Proverbs 16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.(A)
3 Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.(B)
4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.(C)
5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, they will not go unpunished.(D)
6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.(E)
7 When the ways of people please the Lord,
he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(F)
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than large income with injustice.
9 The human mind plans the way,
but the Lord directs the steps.(G)
10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.(H)
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.(I)
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(J)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and whoever is wise will appease it.(K)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.(L)
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.(M)
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their way preserve their lives.
18 Pride goes before destruction
and a haughty spirit before a fall.(N)
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit among the poor
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(O)
21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it,
but folly is the punishment of fools.(P)
23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
25 Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right,
but in the end it is the way to death.(Q)
26 The appetite of workers works for them;
their hunger urges them on.
27 Scoundrels concoct evil,
and their speech is like a scorching fire.(R)
28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(S)
29 The violent entice their neighbors
and lead them in a way that is not good.(T)
30 One who winks the eyes plans[a] perverse things;
one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is gained in a righteous life.(U)
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.(V)
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is the Lord’s alone.
Footnotes
- 16.30 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb to plan
Proverbs 16
Modern English Version
16 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 A man’s heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
all the weights of the bag are His work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life,
and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
26 He who labors, labors for himself,
for his mouth craves it of him.
27 An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
29 A violent man entices his neighbor,
and leads him into the way that is not good.
30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;
moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
31 The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,
if it is found in the way of righteousness.
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the whole outcome is of the Lord.
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