微读圣经

1Wine is a mocker, Gn 9:21; Pr 23:29-30; Is 28:7; Hs 4:11 beer is a brawler,

and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.

2A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;

anyone who provokes him endangers himself. Nm 16:38; Est 4:11; Pr 8:36; 19:12; 28:15; Hab 2:10

3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, Pr 17:14

but any fool can get himself into a quarrel. Pr 15:18; 18:6; 22:10

4The slacker does not plow during planting season; Lit plow in winter

at harvest time he looks, Lit inquires and there is nothing. Pr 24:27,30-34

5Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; Pr 18:4

but a man of understanding draws it out.

6Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,

but who can find a trustworthy man? Ps 53:2-3; Pr 28:20; Ec 7:28; Lk 18:8

7The one who lives with integrity is righteous; Pr 2:7,20-21; 10:9; 13:6

his children Lit sons who come after him will be happy. Ps 37:26; 112:2

8A king sitting on a throne to judge

sifts out all evil with his eyes. Pr 20:26; 25:5; Mt 25:32

9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;

I am cleansed from my sin”? 1Kg 8:46; Jb 15:15-16; Ps 14:2-3; Ec 7:20; Rm 3:9-12; 1Jn 1:8

10Differing weights and varying measures Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure —

both are detestable to the Lord. Dt 25:14-15; Pr 11:1; 20:23; Mc 6:10-11

11Even a young man is known by his actions —

if his behavior is pure and upright. Pr 21:8; Mt 7:16

12The hearing ear and the seeing eye —

the Lord made them both. Ex 4:11; Ps 94:9; Pr 22:2; 29:13

13Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;

open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat. Pr 6:10-11; 19:15; 24:33-34

14“It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ” the buyer says,

but after he is on his way, he gloats.

15There is gold and a multitude of jewels,

but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. Pr 3:15; 8:11

16Take his garment, A debtor’s outer garment was held as collateral.

for he has put up security for a stranger;

get collateral if it is for foreigners. Dt 24:12-13; Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 27:13

17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, Pr 9:17

but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

18Finalize plans with counsel, Pr 11:14; 15:22

and wage war with sound guidance. Pr 24:6; Lk 14:31

19The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; Lv 19:16; Pr 11:13

avoid someone with a big mouth. Pr 13:3

20Whoever curses his father or mother Ex 21:17; Pr 24:20; 30:11 —

his lamp will go out in deep darkness. Jb 18:5

21An inheritance gained prematurely

will not be blessed ultimately. Pr 21:5; 23:5; 28:22; Lk 15:11-13

22Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil! ” Pr 24:29; Mt 5:39; Rm 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pt 3:9

Wait on the Lord, Ps 27:14 and He will rescue you. Ps 37:7-9

23Differing weights Lit A stone and a stone are detestable to the Lord, Pr 20:10; Mc 6:11

and dishonest scales Pr 11:1 are unfair.

24A man’s steps are determined by the Lord, Pr 16:9,33; 19:21

so how can anyone understand his own way?

25It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly

and later to reconsider his vows. Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Ec 5:4-6

26A wise king separates out the wicked Pr 20:8

and drives the threshing wheel Is 28:27 over them.

27The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life, Lit breath

searching the innermost parts. Lit the chambers of the belly Ps 139:23; Pr 20:30; 1Co 2:11

28Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;

through loyalty he maintains his throne.

29The glory of young men is their strength,

and the splendor of old men is gray hair. Lv 19:32; Pr 16:31

30Lashes and wounds purge away evil, Is 53:5

and beatings cleanse the innermost parts. Lit beatings the chambers of the belly