- 25:1 These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah the king of Judah copied.
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以下也是所罗门的箴言，是犹大王希西家的人所誊录的：
- 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search a matter out.
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将事隐藏乃神的荣耀，将事察清乃君王的荣耀。
- 25:3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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如天之高，如地之厚，君王之心也测不透。
- 25:4 Take away the dross from the silver, And a vessel comes out for the smith;
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除去银子的渣滓，银匠就能作出器皿。
- 25:5 Take away the wicked man from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
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除去王面前的恶人，王的国位就因公义坚立。
- 25:6 Do not claim honor for yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;
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不要在王面前妄自尊大，不要站在大人物的位上。
- 25:7 For it is better that it is said to you, Come up here, Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the noble, Whom your eyes have seen.
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宁可有人说，请你上这里来，强如在你觐见的尊贵人面前被降为卑。
- 25:8 Do not go out hastily to strive; Otherwise what will you do in the end, When your neighbor puts you to shame?
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不要冒失出去与人争竞，免得你的邻舍羞辱你，结果你要怎样行呢？
- 25:9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, And do not reveal the secret of another;
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你与邻舍争讼，只可与他一人理论，不可泄漏别人的秘密；
- 25:10 Lest he who hears it revile you, And the evil report of you does not go away.
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恐怕听见的人骂你，你的恶名就难以脱离。
- 25:11 A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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一句话说得合宜，就如金苹果在银器里。
- 25:12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
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智慧人的责备，在听从的人耳中，好像，好像金耳环和精金的妆饰。
- 25:13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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忠信的使者叫差他的人心里舒畅，就如在收割时冰雪的凉气。
- 25:14 Like clouds and wind without rain Is one who boasts of his gifts falsely.
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空夸赠送礼物的，好像无雨的风云。
- 25:15 By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue can break the bone.
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恒久忍耐可以劝动官长，柔和的舌能折断骨头。
- 25:16 Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, Lest you become filled up with it and vomit it.
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你得了蜜么？吃够就好了，免得你过饱就呕吐出来。
- 25:17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, Otherwise he will become weary of you and hate you.
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你的脚要少进邻舍的家，免得他厌烦你，就恨恶你。
- 25:18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow.
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作假见证陷害邻舍的，就如大槌、利刀、快箭。
- 25:19 Confidence in a treacherous man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
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患难时倚靠奸诈的人，就像依靠坏牙或脱臼的脚。
- 25:20 He who sings songs to a troubled heart Is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, Or like vinegar on soda.
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对伤心的人唱歌，就如冷天脱衣服，又如碱上倒醋。
- 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
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你的仇敌若饿了，就给他饭吃；若渴了，就给他水喝；
- 25:22 For you will heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward you.
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因为你这样行，就是把炭火堆在他的头上；耶和华也必赏报你。
- 25:23 The north wind brings forth rain; And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
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北风生雨，谗谤人的舌头也生怒容。
- 25:24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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宁可住在房顶的一角，也不与争吵的妇人同住一屋。
- 25:25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
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有好消息从远方来，就如拿凉水给口渴的人喝。
- 25:26 Like a muddied fountain and a polluted spring Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked man.
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义人在恶人面前退缩，好像搅浑之源，弄浊之泉。
- 25:27 It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory for men to search out their own glory.
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吃蜜过多是不好的，探究自己的荣耀并不是荣耀。
- 25:28 Like a city that is broken down, without walls, Is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
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人不约束自己的灵，就如毁坏的城邑没有墙垣。