懒惰人叫差他的人,如醋倒牙,如烟薰目。
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
敬畏耶和华,使人日子加多。但恶人的年岁必被减少。
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
义人的盼望,必得喜乐。恶人的指望,必至灭没。
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
耶和华的道,是正直人的保障。却成了作孽人的败坏。
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
义人永不挪移。恶人不得住在地上。
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
义人的口,滋生智慧。乖谬的舌,必被割断。
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
义人的嘴,能令人喜悦。恶人的口,说乖谬的话。
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
智慧人的心居右。愚昧人的心居左。
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
并且愚昧人行路,显出无知。对众人说,他是愚昧人。
Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
掌权者的心,若向你发怒,不要离开你的本位,因为柔和能免大过。
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.