• 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursues, But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
  • 恶人虽无人追赶也逃跑,义人却胆壮像狮子。
  • 28:2 When a land revolts, it has many rulers; But by him who has understanding and knowledge it endures.
  • 国中有叛逆,君王就多更换;因有聪明知识的人,国必长存。
  • 28:3 A destitute man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
  • 穷人欺压贫民,好像暴雨冲没粮食。
  • 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law contend with them.
  • 违弃律法的,夸奖恶人;遵守律法的,却与恶人相争。
  • 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
  • 坏人不明白公理,惟有寻求耶和华的,明白一切。
  • 28:6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his ways though he is rich.
  • 行为纯全的穷乏人,胜过行径乖僻的富足人。
  • 28:7 Whoever keeps the law is an understanding son, But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
  • 谨守律法的,是聪明之子;与贪食人作伴的,却羞辱其父。
  • 28:8 He who increases his substance by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
  • 以高利厚息加增财物的,是为那恩待穷人者积蓄。
  • 28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
  • 转耳不听律法的,他的祷告也为可憎。
  • 28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the perfect will inherit good.
  • 使正直人岔入恶道的,必掉在自己的坑里,惟有完全人必承受美福。
  • 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, But the poor man who has understanding searches him out.
  • 富足人自以为有智慧,但聪明的贫穷人能将他查透。
  • 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
  • 义人得胜,有大荣耀;恶人兴起,人就躲藏。
  • 28:13 He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
  • 遮掩自己罪过的,必不亨通;承认离弃罪过的,必蒙怜悯。
  • 28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
  • 常存敬畏的,便为有福;心存刚硬的,必陷在祸患里。
  • 28:15 Like a roaring lion and a roving bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
  • 暴虐的官长辖制贫民,好像吼叫的狮子、往来觅食的熊。
  • 28:16 The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
  • 昏庸的首领多行暴虐,但恨恶不义之财的,必年长日久。
  • 28:17 A man who is burdened with a person's blood Will be a fugitive until death; Let no man support him.
  • 背负流人血之罪的,必逃亡至死,谁也不可支持他。
  • 28:18 Whoever walks uprightly will be delivered, But he who is perverse in his ways will fall all at once.
  • 行动正直的,必蒙拯救;行径弯曲的,立时跌倒。
  • 28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things will have plenty of poverty.
  • 耕种自己田地的,必得饱食;追随虚浮的,必饱受穷乏。
  • 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
  • 忠信人必多得福;急于发财的,难免受罚。
  • 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
  • 看人的情面乃为不好,因人会为一块饼犯法。
  • 28:22 A man who is envious hastens after wealth, And does not know that want will come upon him.
  • 嫉妒的人急于发财,却不知穷乏必临到他身上。
  • 28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
  • 责备人的后来得人喜悦,多于那用舌头谄媚人的。
  • 28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression, Is the companion of a man who destroys.
  • 抢夺父母,且说这不是过犯,这人是与强盗同伙。
  • 28:25 A greedy person stirs up contention, But he who trusts in Jehovah will prosper.
  • 贪婪的人挑启纷争,信靠耶和华的必得丰裕。
  • 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
  • 心中自恃的是愚昧人,凭智慧而行的必蒙拯救。
  • 28:27 He who gives to the poor man will not lack, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
  • 赒济贫穷的不至缺乏,佯为不见的必多受咒诅。
  • 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
  • 恶人兴起,人就躲藏;恶人灭亡,义人增多。