箴言 28
Chinese Union Version Modern Punctuation (Simplified)
箴言杂记
28 恶人虽无人追赶也逃跑，义人却胆壮像狮子。 2 邦国因有罪过，君王就多更换。因有聪明、知识的人，国必长存。 3 穷人欺压贫民，好像暴雨冲没粮食。 4 违弃律法的夸奖恶人，遵守律法的却与恶人相争。 5 坏人不明白公义，唯有寻求耶和华的无不明白。 6 行为纯正的穷乏人，胜过行事乖僻的富足人。 7 谨守律法的是智慧之子，与贪食人做伴的却羞辱其父。 8 人以厚利加增财物，是给那怜悯穷人者积蓄的。 9 转耳不听律法的，他的祈祷也为可憎。 10 诱惑正直人行恶道的，必掉在自己的坑里；唯有完全人，必承受福分。 11 富足人自以为有智慧，但聪明的贫穷人能将他查透。 12 义人得志，有大荣耀；恶人兴起，人就躲藏。 13 遮掩自己罪过的必不亨通，承认、离弃罪过的必蒙怜恤。 14 常存敬畏的便为有福，心存刚硬的必陷在祸患里。 15 暴虐的君王辖制贫民，好像吼叫的狮子、觅食的熊。 16 无知的君多行暴虐，以贪财为可恨的必年长日久。 17 背负流人血之罪的必往坑里奔跑，谁也不可拦阻他。 18 行动正直的必蒙拯救，行事弯曲的立时跌倒。 19 耕种自己田地的必得饱食，追随虚浮的足受穷乏。 20 诚实人必多得福，想要急速发财的不免受罚。 21 看人的情面乃为不好，人因一块饼枉法也为不好。 22 人有恶眼想要急速发财，却不知穷乏必临到他身。 23 责备人的后来蒙人喜悦，多于那用舌头谄媚人的。 24 偷窃父母的说“这不是罪”，此人就是与强盗同类。 25 心中贪婪的挑起争端，倚靠耶和华的必得丰裕。 26 心中自是的便是愚昧人，凭智慧行事的必蒙拯救。 27 周济贫穷的不致缺乏，佯为不见的必多受咒诅。 28 恶人兴起，人就躲藏；恶人败亡，义人增多。
Proverbs 28
Contemporary English Version
The Law of God Makes Sense
28 Wicked people run away
when no one chases them,
but those who live right
are as brave as lions.
2 In time of civil war
there are many leaders,
but a sensible leader
restores law and order.[a]
3 When someone poor takes over
and mistreats the poor,
it's like a heavy rain
destroying the crops.
4 Lawbreakers praise criminals,
but law-abiding citizens
always oppose them.
5 Criminals don't know
what justice means,
but all who respect the Lord
understand it completely.
6 It's better to be poor
and live right,
than to be rich
and dishonest.
7 It makes good sense
to obey the Law of God,
but you disgrace your parents
if you make friends
with worthless nobodies.
8 If you make money by charging
high interest rates,
you will lose it all to someone
who cares for the poor.
9 God cannot stand the prayers
of anyone who disobeys
his Law.
10 By leading good people to sin,
you dig a pit for yourself,
but all who live right
will have a bright future.
11 The rich think highly
of themselves,
but anyone poor and sensible
sees right through them.
12 When an honest person wins,
it's time to celebrate;
when crooks are in control,
it's best to hide.
13 If you don't confess your sins,
you will be a failure.
But God will be merciful
if you confess your sins
and give them up.
14 The Lord blesses everyone
who is afraid to do evil,
but if you are cruel,
you will end up in trouble.
15 A ruler who mistreats the poor
is like a roaring lion
or a bear hunting for food.
16 A heartless leader is a fool,
but anyone who refuses
to get rich by cheating others
will live a long time.
17 Don't give help to murderers!
Make them stay on the run
for as long as they live.[b]
18 Honesty will keep you safe,
but everyone who is crooked
will suddenly fall.
19 Work hard, and you will have
a lot of food;
waste time, and you will have
a lot of trouble.
20 God blesses his loyal people,
but punishes all who want
to get rich quick.
21 It isn't right to be unfair,
but some people can be bribed
with only a piece of bread.
22 Don't be selfish
and eager to get rich—
you will end up worse off
than you can imagine.
23 Honest correction
is appreciated
more than flattery.
24 If you cheat your parents
and don't think it's wrong,
you are a common thief.
25 Selfish people cause trouble,
but you will live a full life
if you trust the Lord.
26 Only fools would trust
what they alone think,
but if you live by wisdom,
you will do all right.
27 Giving to the poor
will keep you from poverty,
but if you close your eyes
to their needs,
everyone will curse you.
28 When crooks are in control,
everyone tries to hide,
but when they lose power,
good people are everywhere.
Proverbs 28
King James Version
28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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