约伯记第28章

《圣经》约伯记-第28章

伯28:1 银子有矿；炼金有方。 (串)玛3:3

†[吕]“因为出银子总有磺，炼金子也有一定地方。

†[思]银有出产之地，金有冶炼之所。

†[当代]“人类懂得怎样去采银炼金，

†[新译]“银子有矿，金子有冶炼的地方。

†[Wlb]出银有矿、炼金有方、

†[Xdv]银有产银的矿藏；金有炼金的地方。

†[Kjv]Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.

†[Nkjv]"Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined.

†[BBE]Truly there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is washed out.

†[GNT] There are mines where silver is dug; There are places where gold is refined.

†[NIV]There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.

本会注释　　本章是世界自然史中最古老最优美的篇章之一，也是文学界最伟大的诗篇之一。本章没有争论，只有思考。其主旨似乎是人必须顺应天意，即使他不理解。约伯说明人对于大自然已有了惊人的发现。但只有敬畏上帝才能得到真智慧。
　　这里把采银炼金作为人类技术的一个例子。关于采矿，《旧约》其他地方仅在申8:9提到，说迦南盛产铜和铁。狄奥都鲁斯描述了古代的采矿工艺：沿着矿脉把矿井打入山中。用火把矿石烧得易碎，然后由人点着灯把矿石挖出来砸成粉，用水冲，最后得到黄金。（见厄尔曼《古埃及的生活》第463页开始）。《约伯记》证明，人类在他这么早的时候，就已掌握这门技术。

伯28:2 铁从地里挖出；铜从石中熔化。

†[吕]鉄从尘土取出，铜由石头熔化而来。

†[思]铁由土中掘出，铜自石中炼。

†[当代]从地下发掘铁矿，又把铜从石头里提炼出来。

†[新译]铁从土中取出，熔化石头而得铜。

†[Wlb]铁取于土、铜镕于石、

†[Xdv]人从地下挖出铁，从石头提炼铜。

†[Kjv]Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.

†[Nkjv]Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore.

†[BBE]Iron is taken out of the earth, and stone is changed into brass by the fire.

†[GNT] We dig iron out of the ground And melt copper out of the stones.

†[NIV]Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.

本会注释　　铁。本节把铁作为人类技术和成就的例证（见@创4:22@注释；参@民35:16@；@申27:5@注释）。
　　铜。指黄铜或青铜（见创4:22；出25:3；26:11）。本节提到“从石中熔化”，说明铜是从矿石中炼出来的。黄铜是铜锌合金，必须合成。几百年以后，黄铜得到普遍应用。青铜是铜锡合金，比黄铜要早得多。《旧约》的铜要么是黄铜，要么是青铜。

伯28:3 人为黑暗定界限，查究幽暗阴翳的石头，直到极处， (串)伯3:5;10:21-22

†[吕]人探求到黑暗尽边，将幽暗漆黑中的石头，都勘察透到极处。

†[思]人给黑暗制定了界限，探讨幽暗阴晦的坚石，挖至地层深处。

†[当代]人类晓得在黑暗中用灯照明，在地下挖掘矿坑，潜入搜索，探求地壳深处的奥秘。在那些给死亡阴影笼罩著的黑石堆中，他们沿绳爬下，悬在半空，摇摆不定。

†[新译]人探求黑暗的尽头，查明在阴暗中的石矿，直到极处。

†[Wlb]人立限于晦冥、究幽暗阴翳之矿石、至乎其极、

†[Xdv]人暴露那深沉的黑暗。他搜索地层的最深处，从幽暗中挖出石头。

†[Kjv]He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.

†[Nkjv]Man puts an end to darkness, And searches every recess For ore in the darkness and the shadow of death.

†[BBE]Man puts an end to the dark, searching out to the farthest limit the stones of the deep places of the dark.

†[GNT] Miners explore the deepest darkness. They search the depths of the earth And dig for rocks in the darkness.

†[NIV]Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness.

本会注释　　为黑暗定界限。似乎还是指采矿。矿工掘入最黑暗的地方，把灯光或阳光带到从来没有亮光的地方。
　　幽暗阴翳。见@伯3:5@注释。

伯28:4 在无人居住之处刨开矿穴，过路的人也想不到他们；又与人远离，悬在空中摇来摇去。

†[吕]在无人居住之城人刨开磺坑，足迹忘掉之地；悬空离人、摇来摇去的人。

†[思]在无人居住之处开凿矿穴，上面过路的人，也想不到他们远离人间，身悬半空，摇摆不定。

†[当代]－

†[新译]在无人居住之处，足迹罕至之地开坑探矿，他们与人远离，悬在坑中摇来摇去。

†[Wlb]凿穴于荒墟、人迹不到、缒而下、与人相隔、悬摇靡定、

†[Xdv]他在无人居住的远方开矿；他在人迹不到之地寂寞地工作，在远离人群的坑里悬空摇摆。

†[Kjv]The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the foot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men.

†[Nkjv]He breaks open a shaft away from people; In places forgotten by feet They hang far away from men; They swing to and fro.

†[BBE]He makes a deep mine far away from those living in the light of day; when they go about on the earth, they have no knowledge of those who are under them, who are hanging far from men, twisting from side to side on a cord.

†[GNT] Far from where anyone lives Or human feet ever travel, They dig the shafts of mines. There they work in loneliness, Clinging to ropes in the pits.

†[NIV]Far from where people dwell he cuts a shaft, in places forgotten by the foot of man; far from men he dangles and sways.

本会注释　　刨开矿穴 （KJV版被译为“洪水冲出”）。含义不明。约伯似乎还是指采矿的工艺，描述某种当时采用，现已失传的挖掘矿井的方法。“洪水”一词也可以指溪流，河水。

伯28:5 至于地，能出粮食，地内好象被火翻起来。 (串)诗104:14

†[吕]轮到地、粮食由那而出；但地底下似乎被翻转，像火卷起。

†[思]地上出产食粮，地下有火翻腾。

†[当代]人类知道怎样在地面上获得食物，但在地深之处，却是烈火熊熊。

†[新译]至于地，粮食从它而出，地底下却好像被火翻转过来一样。

†[Wlb]若夫地上、则产粮食、其下翻起、如被火攻、

†[Xdv]土地出产粮食，但地底下有火翻腾。

†[Kjv]As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.

†[Nkjv]As for the earth, from it comes bread, But underneath it is turned up as by fire;

†[BBE]As for the earth, bread comes out of it; but under its face it is turned up as if by fire.

†[GNT] Food grows out of the earth, But underneath the same earth All is torn up and crushed.

†[NIV]The earth, from which food comes, is transformed below as by fire;

本会注释　　能出粮食。约伯从采矿转到种地。地里不但产金银铜铁，还产粮食。
　　好像被火翻起来。含义模糊。有人认为是指阿拉伯某些地区所开采的煤炭一类的燃料。如果是这样，那就是指生产粮食的土地，深挖下去就是燃料。还有认为约伯是指下面几节所提到的宝石。它们可能像炭火那样发光。

伯28:6 地中的石头有蓝宝石，并有金沙。 (串)出24:10本章16

†[吕]地中石头乃藏蓝宝石之地；那里也有金沙。

†[思]那的石头尽是碧玉，尘沙尽是金沙。

†[当代]他们知道怎样去发掘蓝宝石和金沙，

†[新译]石中有蓝宝石，也有金沙。

†[Wlb]其石蕴碧玉、藏金沙、

†[Xdv]地下的石头蕴藏着蓝宝石，尘土中含有金沙。

†[Kjv]The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.

†[Nkjv]Its stones are the source of sapphires, And it contains gold dust.

†[BBE]Its stones are the place of sapphires, and it has dust of gold.

†[GNT] The stones of the earth contain sapphires, And its dust contains gold.

†[NIV]sapphires come from its rocks, and its dust contains nuggets of gold.

本会注释　　蓝宝石。是一种半宝石，可能就是现在的天青石（见出28:18）。

伯28:7 矿中的路鸷鸟不得知道；鹰眼也未见过。

†[吕]“磺苗的路、鸷鸟不知道，隼的眼不曾瞥见过；

†[思]矿中的幽径，猛禽不知，鹰眼未见。

†[当代]这是觅食的雀鸟所看不见的奇珍，鹰眼也不能看见的宝藏。

†[新译]矿坑中的路，鸷鸟不知道，连鹰的眼也未曾见过；

†[Wlb]其道鸷鸟不识、鹰目未窥、

†[Xdv]老鹰不知道通往矿穴的路；兀鹰也未曾从那里飞过。

†[Kjv]There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:

†[Nkjv]That path no bird knows, Nor has the falcon's eye seen it.

†[BBE]No bird has knowledge of it, and the hawk's eye has never seen it.

†[GNT] No hawk sees the roads to the mines, And no vulture ever flies over them.

†[NIV]No bird of prey knows that hidden path, no falcon's eye has seen it.

本会注释　　寻找宝石和贵重金属的人所走过的路，连目光敏锐的鸟也没有见过。

伯28:8 狂傲的野兽未曾行过；猛烈的狮子也未曾经过。 (串)伯10:16何5:14

†[吕]骄悍兽类不曾踹过；凶猛狮子不曾经过。

†[思]野兽未践踏，猛兽未经过。

†[当代]这些宝物深埋在矿床里，野兽的足迹不能到，凶猛的狮子也不曾在它们上面经过。

†[新译]狂傲的野兽未曾行过，猛狮也未曾经过。

†[Wlb]恶兽未履、猛狮未过、

†[Xdv]从没有狂傲的猛兽践踏，也不曾有狮子走过。

†[Kjv]The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.

†[Nkjv]The proud lions have not trodden it, Nor has the fierce lion passed over it.

†[BBE]The great beasts have not gone over it, and the cruel lion has not taken that way.

†[GNT] No lion or other fierce beast Ever travels those lonely roads.

†[NIV]Proud beasts do not set foot on it, and no lion prowls there.

本会注释　　寻找宝石和黄金的人所去的地方，连追逐猎物到最危险地区的狮子也不敢进入。

伯28:9 人伸手凿开坚石，倾倒山根，

†[吕]“人伸手打硬石头，使山根倒翻过来。

†[思]人伸手击打燧石，山基为之震撼动摇。

†[当代]人类懂得怎样凿开坚硬的石头，翻动山岳的根基。

†[新译]人伸手击凿坚石，使山脚翻倒过来。

†[Wlb]其人手凿坚石、倾陷山根、

†[Xdv]人开凿坚硬的盘石，把山岩从原来的位置移开。

†[Kjv]He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.

†[Nkjv]He puts his hand on the flint; He overturns the mountains at the roots.

†[BBE]Man puts out his hand on the hard rock, overturning mountains by the roots.

†[GNT] Miners dig the hardest rocks, Dig mountains away at their base.

†[NIV]Man's hand assaults the flinty rock and lays bare the roots of the mountains.

本会注释　　这里依然讨论采矿。不论什么困难，即使要劈开最坚硬的石头，也无法阻扰采矿人从事自己的工作。

伯28:10 在磐石中凿出水道，亲眼看见各样宝物。 (串)申8:15;32:13诗114:8

†[吕]他在磐石中劈开沟道；亲眼看到各样宝贝。

†[思]在石中间开凿隧道，所有珍宝尽入眼。

†[当代]他们在石层中挖掘地道，使宝石出土。

†[新译]在磐石中凿出坑道，亲眼看见各样宝物。

†[Wlb]凿石出川、珍宝悉睹、

†[Xdv]他在岩石中挖出隧道，发现了各样的宝石。

†[Kjv]He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.

†[Nkjv]He cuts out channels in the rocks, And his eye sees every precious thing.

†[BBE]He makes deep ways, cut through the rock, and his eye sees everything of value.

†[GNT] As they tunnel through the rocks, They discover precious stones.

†[NIV]He tunnels through the rock; his eyes see all its treasures.

本会注释　　凿出。在采矿时，需要挖渠道排走矿井里的积水。
　　宝物。他以锐利的目光寻找宝物的迹象。

伯28:11 他封闭水不得滴流，使隐藏的物显露出来。

†[吕]他封闭江河，不让滴流、而使隐藏之物出来见光。

†[思]探察江河之源流，使宝藏显露于外。

†[当代]他们把水流截断，在那里淘金。”

†[新译]他堵住水源，不让滴漏，又使隐藏之物显露在光中。

†[Wlb]杜塞渗漏、蕴藏毕见、

†[Xdv]他探究河流的源头（希伯来文是：他使水凝固不滴流），使宝藏显露出来。

†[Kjv]He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.

†[Nkjv]He dams up the streams from trickling; What is hidden he brings forth to light.

†[BBE]He keeps back the streams from flowing, and makes the secret things come out into the light.

†[GNT] They dig to the sources of rivers And bring to light what is hidden.

†[NIV]He searches the sources of the rivers and brings hidden things to light.

本会注释　　封闭。可能指建造堤坝等在采矿时控制水。
　　物。指深埋在地下的财宝，如黄金，宝石。这个比喻用得十分形象。约伯是要说明真正的智慧不是来自人间的科学或单凭研究。他所选择的事例表现了人类的最高技艺和智慧，以及他所能透入的最深最黑暗的地带。他们曾经钻入岩层，封闭了喷泉，挖掘出埋藏了多世纪的财宝。但是，这一切都无法使他理解上帝政权的运作。

伯28:12 然而，智慧有何处可寻？聪明之处在哪里呢？ (串)箴16:16传7:25

†[吕]“然而智慧在哪里可寻到？明达之处在哪里呢？

†[思]但是智慧在那寻觅，那是明智之所在？

†[当代]“可是，人类虽然懂得这么多的事情，却不知道往哪里去寻找智慧和聪明。

†[新译]然而，智慧在何处可寻？聪明之地在哪里呢？

†[Wlb]惟智慧何处可寻、明哲之所安在、

†[Xdv]然而，智慧到哪里去找呢？明智到哪里去学习呢？

†[Kjv]But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

†[Nkjv]"But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

†[BBE]But where may wisdom be seen? and where is the resting-place of knowledge?

†[GNT] But where can wisdom be found? Where can we learn to understand?

†[NIV]But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell?

本会注释　　约伯现在解释他的比喻，目的是要说明智慧不是来自最精深的科学和人类最伟大的成就。

伯28:13 智慧的价值无人能知，在活人之地也无处可寻。 (串)诗27:13;142:5

†[吕]智慧的路（传统：它的价值）无人知道，在活人之处也不得寻见。

†[思]智慧的道路，人不认识，在众生界寻不到她。

†[当代]他们不晓得怎样获得智慧，智慧也不是在人间可以找到的。

†[新译]智慧的价值人不知道，在活人之地也寻不到。

†[Wlb]其值人不之知、生人之地、亦不得见、

†[Xdv]智慧的道路没有人找得到；智能的价值没有人知道。

†[Kjv]Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

†[Nkjv]Man does not know its value, Nor is it found in the land of the living.

†[BBE]Man has not seen the way to it, and it is not in the land of the living.

†[GNT] Wisdom is not to be found among mortals; No one knows its true value.

†[NIV]Man does not comprehend its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living.

本会注释　　价值。希伯来语是`erek。七十士译本是hodos（“途径”），译自希伯来语derek。这两种解释都可以。
　　地。人类必须寻找更高的智慧来源。真智慧来自上帝的启示。

伯28:14 深渊说：不在我内；沧海说：不在我中。

†[吕]深渊说：‘不在我里面’；洋海说：‘不在我这里’。

†[思]深渊说：“她不在我这。”海洋说：“她不与我同域。”

†[当代]汪洋说：‘智慧不在我这里。’大海说：‘它也不在我这里。’

†[新译]深渊说：‘不在我里面’，沧海说：‘不在我这里’。

†[Wlb]深渊曰、不在我中、沧海曰、不与我偕、

†[Xdv]深渊说：智慧不在这里；海洋说：它不跟我们一起。

†[Kjv]The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.

†[Nkjv]The deep says, "It is not in me'; And the sea says, "It is not with me.'

†[BBE]The deep waters say, It is not in me: and the sea says, It is not with me.

†[GNT] The depths of the oceans and seas Say that wisdom is not found there.

†[NIV]The deep says, 'It is not in me'; the sea says, 'It is not with me.'

本会注释　　深渊。希伯来语是tehom（见@创1:2@注释）；有时指示地下水（创7:11；申8:7）。意思是即使在深渊里，也找不到真智慧。

伯28:15 智慧非用黄金可得，也不能平白银为他的价值。 (串)伯31:24箴8:10,19

†[吕]智慧不是用精金可换得的，也不能平白银去抵价值。

†[思]她非精金所能购买，也不能称量银子作她的代价。

†[当代]智慧不是金银可以买到的，

†[新译]智慧不能用纯金购买，也不能称银子作它的代价。

†[Wlb]不能以金购之、不能衡银、以为其值、

†[Xdv]金子不能购买它；再多的银子也不能换取它。

†[Kjv]It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

†[Nkjv]It cannot be purchased for gold, Nor can silver be weighed for its price.

†[BBE]Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.

†[GNT] It cannot be bought with silver or gold.

†[NIV]It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver.

本会注释　　在15-19节里五次提到黄金，用了四个不同的希伯来词语，暗示任何黄金都买不到智慧。

伯28:16 俄斐金和贵重的红玛瑙，并蓝宝石，不足与较量； (串)王上9:28诗45:9伯22:24赛13:12|创2:12结28:13|出24:10结1:26

†[吕]用俄斐的金不足与评价，用宝贵水苍玉和蓝宝石也不能。

†[思]敖非尔金不能与她较量，宝石和碧玉也不能与她相比。

†[当代]就是倾尽所有俄斐的金，加上贵重的红玛瑙和蓝宝石，也不能得到。

†[新译]俄斐金，贵重的玛瑙、蓝宝石，都不能与它比较。

†[Wlb]俄斐之金、红玉碧玉、不足较其值、

†[Xdv]纯金不能跟它较量；珠宝也不能跟它相比。

†[Kjv]It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

†[Nkjv]It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx or sapphire.

†[BBE]It may not be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the onyx of great price, or the sapphire.

†[GNT] The finest gold and jewels Cannot equal its value.

†[NIV]It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

本会注释　　俄斐金。与前面表示“黄金”的词不同。俄斐金被认为价值很高。关于俄斐，见@王上9:28@注释。
　　红玛瑙，并蓝宝石。系半宝石。其含义可能于如今不同。

伯28:17 黄金和玻璃不足与比较；精金的器皿不足与兑换。

†[吕]金子和玻璃不足与比较，炼净的金器也不足与兑换。

†[思]黄金与琉璃不能与她同列，纯金的器皿也不能与她交换。

†[当代]它的价值远超黄金和琉璃；即使是精金所镶的饰物，也不能换到。

†[新译]黄金和玻璃不能与它比较，纯金的器皿不能与它交换。

†[Wlb]黄金琉璃、不能为其匹、精金之器、不足与之易、

†[Xdv]它的价值远胜过金子；纯金的器皿和精致的玻璃也不能相比。

†[Kjv]The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

†[Nkjv]Neither gold nor crystal can equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold.

†[BBE]Gold and glass are not equal to it in price, and it may not be exchanged for jewels of the best gold.

†[GNT] It is worth more than gold, Than a gold vase or finest glass.

†[NIV]Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gold.

本会注释　　黄金。见第15的注释。玻璃。该词原文在圣经别处没有出现。本节可能指某种岩石晶体。

伯28:18 珊瑚、水晶都不足论；智慧的价值胜过珍珠（或作：红宝石）。 (串)哀4:7结27:16|箴3:15;8:11;20:15;31:10

†[吕]珊瑚与水晶不足提说；取得智慧、胜得珍珠。

†[思]珊瑚与水晶都不足论，取得智慧胜过取得珍珠。

†[当代]珊瑚和水晶都不足与它比较；他的价值远胜红宝石。

†[新译]珊瑚和水晶都不值一提，取得智慧胜过取得红宝石。

†[Wlb]珊瑚水晶、俱无足论、智慧之值、愈于珍珠、

†[Xdv]智能的价值远胜过珊瑚、水晶；有智慧远超过取得红宝石。

†[Kjv]No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

†[Nkjv]No mention shall be made of coral or quartz, For the price of wisdom is above rubies.

†[BBE]There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.

†[GNT] The value of wisdom is more Than coral or crystal or rubies.

†[NIV]Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

本会注释　　珊瑚。希伯来语是Ra'moth。不清楚是指哪一种宝石。译成珊瑚是根据犹太拉比的传统。
　　水晶。有译本为珍珠。
　　珍珠（或作红宝石）。原文的确切词义不明（见箴3:15；8:11；20:15；31:10；哀4:7）。

伯28:19 古实的红璧玺不足与比较；精金也不足与较量。 (串)出28:17;39:10结28:13

†[吕]古实的黄玉不足与比较，用净金也不足与评价。

†[思]雇士的黄玉不足与她相比，纯金也不能与她较量。

†[当代]古实的黄玉不能与它相比，就是纯金也不足衡量它的价值。

†[新译]古实的黄玉不能与它比较，纯金也不能与它较量。

†[Wlb]古实黄玉、不足与之比、精金不足较其值、

†[Xdv]最好的黄玉不能跟它较量；最纯净的金子也无法跟它相比。

†[Kjv]The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

†[Nkjv]The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, Nor can it be valued in pure gold.

†[BBE]The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.

†[GNT] The finest topaz and the purest gold Cannot compare with the value of wisdom.

†[NIV]The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it; it cannot be bought with pure gold.

伯28:20 智慧从何处来呢？聪明之处在哪里呢？

†[吕]“智慧从哪里来？明达之处在哪里呢？

†[思]究竟智慧由何处而来，那是明智之所在？

†[当代]那么，往哪里去才能得到智慧？聪明又在哪里呢？

†[新译]然而，智慧从哪里来，聪明之地在哪里呢？

†[Wlb]然则智慧奚自、明哲之所何在、

†[Xdv]那么，智慧的源头何在？明智到哪里去学习？

†[Kjv]Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

†[Nkjv]"From where then does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding?

†[BBE]From where then does wisdom come, and where is the resting-place of knowledge?

†[GNT] Where, then, is the source of wisdom? Where can we learn to understand?

†[NIV]Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?

本会注释　　何处？既然智慧无法开采和购买，那么何处可觅呢呢？本节为了强调，重提了12节的问题。这是本章的基本问题。

伯28:21 是向一切有生命的眼目隐藏，向空中的飞鸟掩蔽。

†[吕]是向众生的眼目隐藏着的，向空中的飞鸟掩蔽着的。

†[思]众生的眼目未曾见过，天空的飞鸟也未发现。“

†[当代]它隐藏在肉眼看不到的地方，就是目光敏锐的空中飞鸟也不能看见。”

†[新译]众生的眼睛都看不到，空中的飞鸟也不能发现。

†[Wlb]隐于群生之目、蔽于天空之鸟、

†[Xdv]众生都看不见它；空中的飞鸟也看不见。

†[Kjv]Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.

†[Nkjv]It is hidden from the eyes of all living, And concealed from the birds of the air.

†[BBE]For it is kept secret from the eyes of all living, unseen by the birds of the air.

†[GNT] No living creature can see it, Not even a bird in flight.

†[NIV]It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing, concealed even from the birds of the air.

本会注释　　地上和空中的居民，都无法回答这个问题。“一切有生命的”可能指动物世界，既指走兽，也指飞鸟。

伯28:22 灭没和死亡说：我们风闻其名。 (串)伯26:6

†[吕]因此‘灭亡处’（原文：亚巴顿）和‘死亡’说：‘我们只耳闻所风闻的罢了’。

†[思]毁灭”与“死亡”都说：“我们只风闻过她的声望。”

†[当代]“可是‘毁灭’和‘死亡’却自言对智慧有所认识。

†[新译]灭亡和死亡都说：‘我们只风闻它的事罢了。’

†[Wlb]死域与沦亡曰、我闻其名、

†[Xdv]甚至死亡和毁灭两者也承认它们只风闻而已。

†[Kjv]Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.

†[Nkjv]Destruction and Death say, "We have heard a report about it with our ears.'

†[BBE]Destruction and Death say, We have only had word of it with our ears.

†[GNT] Even death and destruction Admit they have heard only rumors.

†[NIV]Destruction and Death say, 'Only a rumor of it has reached our ears.'

本会注释　　灭没。希伯来语是'abaddon（见@伯26:6@注释）。约伯已经讲述了科学的发现，里面找不到真智慧。在矿井里没有；用金银宝石买不到；鸟兽也不知道。于是前往“毁灭”和“死亡”的疆域寻找。但他们都无法给出令人满意的回答，只说：“我们风闻其名”。

伯28:23 上帝明白智慧的道路，晓得智慧的所在。

†[吕]“惟独上帝明白到智慧的路，只有他知道智慧之所在。

†[思]惟独天主认识她的道路，惟有他知道她的处所。

†[当代]上帝知道智慧之道，也知道智慧在哪里，因为祂总揽众天。

†[新译]　神明白智慧的道路，也晓得智慧的所在，

†[Wlb]上帝悉其道、识其处、

†[Xdv]只有上帝知道那条路，知道哪里去找智慧；

†[Kjv]God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.

†[Nkjv]God understands its way, And He knows its place.

†[BBE]God has knowledge of the way to it, and of its resting-place;

†[GNT] God alone knows the way, Knows the place where wisdom is found,

†[NIV]God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells,

本会注释　　人类科学研究的范围已经远远超过约伯的时代。他们甚至探索了原子的秘密。但约伯的话仍与当年一样正确。真智慧只能来自上帝的启示。

伯28:24 因他鉴察直到地极，遍观普天之下， (串)箴15:3亚4:10

†[吕]因为他鉴察到地尽边，他遍看普天之下；

†[思]因为惟有他观察地极，俯视天下的一切。

†[当代]－

†[新译]因为他察看全世界，遍观全地。

†[Wlb]以其鉴观地极、遍察天下、

†[Xdv]因为他的眼睛看到地极，观察天下的万事万物。

†[Kjv]For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;

†[Nkjv]For He looks to the ends of the earth, And sees under the whole heavens,

†[BBE]For his eyes go to the ends of the earth, and he sees everything under heaven.

†[GNT] Because he sees the ends of the earth, Sees everything under the sky.

†[NIV]for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.

本会注释　　说明上帝无处不在，无所不知。上帝的眼光是没有局限，没有偏见的。祂看到人类所看不到的东西。

伯28:25 要为风定轻重，又度量诸水； (串)诗135:7耶10:13

†[吕]而为风定轻重，按分量支配众水。

†[思]当他划定风的重量，规定水的定量，

†[当代]祂使风吹动，为海洋划定水域；

†[新译]他为风定轻重，又度量众水；

†[Wlb]为风定其轻重、量度诸水、

†[Xdv]当上帝赐威力给风，为海洋决定容量，

†[Kjv]To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.

†[Nkjv]To establish a weight for the wind, And apportion the waters by measure.

†[BBE]When he made a weight for the wind, measuring out the waters;

†[GNT] When God gave the wind its power And determined the size of the sea;

†[NIV]When he established the force of the wind and measured out the waters,

本会注释　　地上最难控制的因素——风和水，处在上帝的控制下。能为风定轻重，又度量诸水的主，是人类智慧的可靠源泉。

伯28:26 他为雨露定命令，为雷电定道路。 (串)伯38:25

†[吕]他为雨露立规矩，为雷电定路线。

†[思]定下雨的季节，规定雷电的路线时，

†[当代]祂定下雨露的规律和雷电的路线。

†[新译]为雨露立定律，为雷电定道路。

†[Wlb]为雨露立法、为雷电定程、

†[Xdv]定下降雨的季节，划定雷电的路线，

†[Kjv]When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:

†[Nkjv]When He made a law for the rain, And a path for the thunderbolt,

†[BBE]When he made a law for the rain, and a way for the thunder-flames;

†[GNT] When God decided where the rain would fall, And the path that the thunderclouds travel;

†[NIV]when he made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderstorm,

本会注释　　能控制雨露在主，完全有资格向人类显示真理，和祂政权治理的原则。

伯28:27 那时他看见智慧，而且述说；他坚定，并且查究。

†[吕]那时他看见智慧，便量算它；他立定它，并探察透它。

†[思]他已见了她，讲述了她，立定了她，考察了她。

†[当代]祂深知智慧的所在，并且向愿意接受的人陈明。祂亲自建立智慧，又曾经彻底审查智慧。

†[新译]那时他看见智慧，描述智慧，他坚立智慧，并且查探智慧。

†[Wlb]其时上帝明见之、宣示之、坚定之、穷究之、

†[Xdv]那时候，他已经看见智慧，也立定它，测验出它的价值。

†[Kjv]Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.

†[Nkjv]Then He saw wisdom and declared it; He prepared it, indeed, He searched it out.

†[BBE]Then he saw it, and put it on record; he gave it its fixed form, searching it out completely.

†[GNT] It was then he saw wisdom and tested its worth - He gave it his approval.

†[NIV]then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it.

本会注释　　本节用一系列动词说明上帝与智慧的关系。祂理解和显示智慧。智慧没有其他的来源（见箴8:22-30）。它不是凭空得来的。上帝是智慧的归纳，因为祂是智慧的创始者。

伯28:28 他对人说：敬畏主就是智慧；远离恶便是聪明。 (串)申4:6诗111:10箴9:10|箴14:16;16:6

†[吕]他对人说：‘敬畏主、乃是智慧，远离坏事便是明达

†[思]然后对人说：“看，敬畏上主，就是智慧；远离邪恶，就是明智。”

†[当代]祂对人类说：‘敬畏主就是智慧，远离罪恶便是聪明。’”

†[新译]他对人说：‘敬畏主就是智慧，远离邪恶就是聪明。’”

†[Wlb]谓人曰、寅畏主为智慧、远邪恶为明哲、

†[Xdv]上帝向世人说：敬畏上帝就是智慧；离弃邪恶就是明智。

†[Kjv]And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

†[Nkjv]And to man He said, "Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding."'

†[BBE]And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.

†[GNT] God said to us humans, "To be wise, you must have reverence for the Lord. To understand, you must turn from evil."

†[NIV]And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord-that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.' "

本会注释　　约伯现在向听众指出本章的结论。智慧的什么？就是“敬畏主”。必须承认祂，顺从祂。谦卑，崇敬，尊重，爱慕，信靠──这些都是那超越属世知识的智慧的要素。这不是知识性的，而是伦理性的，是一种生活准则。敬畏和正直是上帝的两大要求。弥迦（见弥6:8）把这两个品性解释为待人公义和怜悯，对上帝存谦卑的心。参太22:36-40。

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