• 18:1　He who separates himself seeks his own desire And rages against all sound wisdom.
  • 与众寡合的，寻求自己的心愿，并恼恨一切真智慧。
  • 18:2　A fool has no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
  • 愚昧人不喜爱聪明，只喜爱显露自己的心意。
  • 18:3　When the wicked man comes, contempt also comes; And with dishonor comes reproach.
  • 恶人来，藐视也来；羞耻到，辱骂同到。
  • 18:4　The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, A gushing stream, a fountain of wisdom.
  • 人口中的言语乃是深水，又是涌流的河水，智慧的泉源。
  • 18:5　To respect the person of the wicked man is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous man in judgment.
  • 瞻徇恶人的情面，审判时屈枉义人，都为不善。
  • 18:6　A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth invites blows.
  • 愚昧人的嘴带来争端，他的口招惹鞭打。
  • 18:7　A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
  • 愚昧人的口自取败坏，他的嘴是他生命的网罗。
  • 18:8　The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
  • 传闲话之人的言语如同美食，进入人的深处。
  • 18:9　He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who is a destroyer.
  • 作工懈怠的，与毁坏人的是弟兄。
  • 18:10　The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous man runs into it and is safe.
  • 耶和华的名是坚固楼；义人奔入，便得安稳。
  • 18:11　The rich man's substance is his strong city And like a high wall in his own imagination.
  • 富足人的财物是他的坚固城，在他想像中犹如高墙。
  • 18:12　Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But before honor goes humility.
  • 败坏之先，人心高傲；尊荣以前，必有谦卑。
  • 18:13　As for him who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame.
  • 不先听完就回答的，便是他的愚妄和羞辱。
  • 18:14　The spirit of a man can sustain his sickness, But a broken spirit who can bear?
  • 人有疾病，灵能支持；灵若忧伤，谁能承当？
  • 18:15　The heart of one who has understanding acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
  • 聪明人的心得着知识，智慧人的耳寻求知识。
  • 18:16　A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
  • 人的礼物为他开路，引他到尊大的人面前。
  • 18:17　The first to plead his case seems just, Until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.
  • 先诉情由的似乎有理，等他的邻舍来到，就察明实情。
  • 18:18　The lot causes contentions to cease And decides between the mighty.
  • 掣签能止息争竞，也能在强者之间下决断。
  • 18:19　A brother offended is harder to be gained than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
  • 弟兄被冒犯，挽回他比取坚固城还难；这样的争竞如同城堡的门闩。
  • 18:20　With the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach will be satisfied; With the produce of his lips he will be satisfied.
  • 人口中所结的果子，必充满肚腹；他嘴里所出的，必使他饱足。
  • 18:21　Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
  • 生死在舌头的权下，喜爱它的，必吃它所结的果子。
  • 18:22　Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from Jehovah.
  • 得着妻子的，是得着好处，也是蒙了耶和华的恩惠。
  • 18:23　The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
  • 贫穷人说哀求的话；富足人厉声以对。
  • 18:24　A man of many friends comes to destruction, But there is a true friend that sticks closer than a brother.
  • 滥交朋友的，自取败坏；但有一朋友比弟兄更亲密。