1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.*26.5 conceit: Heb. eyes

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.*26.6 damage: or, violence 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.*26.7 are…: Heb. are lifted up 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.*26.8 bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.*26.10 The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.*26.11 returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.*26.15 it grieveth…: or, he is weary 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.*26.17 meddleth: or, is enraged

18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,*26.18 firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.*26.20 Where no…: Heb. Without wood*26.20 talebearer: or, whisperer*26.20 ceaseth: Heb. is silent 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.*26.22 innermost…: Heb. chambers 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;*26.24 dissembleth: or, is known 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.*26.25 speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.*26.26 by…: or, in secret 27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

1 夏天落雪，收割时下雨，都不合宜；

照样，愚昧人获得尊荣，也不合宜。

2 麻雀怎样飞来飞去，燕子怎样翻飞；

照样，无故的咒诅也不会临到人。

3 鞭子是为了打马，嚼环是为了勒驴；

刑杖是为了打愚昧人的背。

4 不要照着愚昧人的愚妄回答他，

免得你像他一样。

5 要照着愚昧人的愚妄回答他，

免得他自以为有智慧。

6 藉愚昧人的手传递信息的，

是自断己足，自寻烦恼。

7 箴言在愚昧人口中，

就像瘸子的腿，虚悬无用。

8 把荣耀给愚昧人的，

就像人把石子系在投石器上。

9 箴言在愚昧人口中，

就像荆棘在醉汉手里。

10 雇用愚昧人和过路人的，

就像胡乱射伤众人的弓箭手。

11 愚昧人一再重复他的愚妄，

正像狗转过来，吃自己所吐的。

12 你见过自以为有智慧的人吗？

愚昧人比他更有指望。

13 懒惰人说："路上有狮子，

广场上也有狮子。"

14 懒惰人在床上翻动，

就像门绕着门铰转动一样。

15 懒惰人把手放在盘子里，

连拿食物送回口边也觉得劳累。

16 懒惰人看自己，

比七个善于应对的人更有智慧。

17 过路的人被激怒，去干涉与自己无关的争执，

就像人揪住狗的耳朵。

18,19 人欺骗了邻舍，

却说："我不过是开玩笑罢了。"

他就像疯狂的人，

投掷火把、利箭和杀人的武器。

20 没有柴，火就熄灭；

没有搬弄是非的人，纷争就平息。

21 好争竞的人，煽动争端，

就像余烬上加炭，火上加柴一样。

22 搬弄是非的人的言语如同美食；

深入人的脏腑。

23 嘴唇火热，心却奸恶，

就像包上银渣的瓦器。

24 憎恶人的用话语掩饰自己，

心里却存着诡诈。

25 他的话语虽然动听，你不可信他，

因为他心里有七样可厌恶的事。

26 他的怨恨虽然以诡诈掩饰，

但他的邪恶必在大会中显露出来。

27 挖掘陷坑的，自己必掉在其中；

辊石头的，石头必辊回自己身上。

28 虚谎的舌头憎恶被它伤害的人；

谄媚的口造成败坏。