城因正直人祝福便高举。却因邪恶人的口就倾覆。
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
藐视邻舍的，毫无智慧。明哲人却静默不言。
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
无智谋，民就败落。谋士多，人便安居。
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
外人作保的，必受亏损。恨恶击掌的，却得安稳。
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
恩德的妇女得尊荣。强暴的男子得赀财。
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
仁慈的人，善待自己。残忍的人，扰害己身。
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
恶人经营，得虚浮的工价。撒义种的，得实在的果效。
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
恒心为义的，必得生命。追求邪恶的，必致死亡。
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
心中乖僻的，为耶和华所憎恶。行事完全的，为他所喜悦。
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
恶人虽然连手，必不免受罚。义人的后裔，必得拯救。
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.