箴言第20章

《圣经》箴言-第20章

箴20:1 酒能使人亵慢，浓酒使人喧嚷；凡因酒错误的，就无智慧。 (串)创9:21箴23:29,30

†[吕]酒能使人亵慢，浓酒使人喧嚷；凡因酒而摇摇晃晃的都没有智慧。

†[思]清酒令人轻狂，醇酒使人发疯；凡沉溺于酒的，必不是明智人。

†[当代]清酒使人失言，烈酒叫人胡闹。沉迷醉乡的人实在非常不智。

†[新译]酒能使人狂放，烈酒能使人喧哗；所有因醉酒而犯错的，都没有智慧。

†[Wlb]清酒生侮慢、醇醪致喧哗、因之而摇曳者、是为不智、

†[Xdv]淡酒使人怠慢，浓酒使人发狂；酗酒总是不智。

†[Kjv]Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

†[Nkjv]Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

†[BBE]Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.

†[GNT] Drinking too much makes you loud and foolish. It's stupid to get drunk.

†[NIV]Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

怀爱伦注释　　见怀爱伦注释-|e箴23:29-35|
本会注释　　亵慢（les）。参箴19:29。KJV版为“酒是亵慢者”，把“酒”和“亵慢者”拟人化了，但并不是说酒嘲笑人，而是说人在酒的影响下会亵慢公义和宗教。
　　浓酒。是葡萄以外的水果所酿造的酒，如石榴，椰枣等（见@申14:26@注释）。
　　因酒错误的。一切含酒精的饮料都具有欺骗性。人们以为酒能使人健壮，聪明，行动迅速，酒喝得越多，口才就越好。然而客观的实验证明，酒使人动作迟缓，效率降低，最终失去连贯思维和语言的能力。酒还有其他方面的欺骗性。有人认为酒对人无害，并相信自己能随意选择喝还是不喝。然而酒对受害者的控制，几乎是无法摆脱的（见箴23:29-35；赛28:7；弗5:18；《服务真诠》第333-346页）。

箴20:2 王的威吓如同狮子吼叫；惹动他怒的，是自害己命。 (串)箴16:14

†[吕]王之使人恐怖、如少壮狮子的咆哮；凡发暴怒去触犯他的、就赔上自己的性命。

†[思]君王震怒，有如狮子的咆哮；触怒他的，危害自己的性命。

†[当代]君王的震怒有如雄狮的咆哮，凡触怒他的，性命就难保了。

†[新译]王的震怒好像狮子的吼叫；触怒他的是自害己命。

†[Wlb]王威如狮吼、撄其怒者戕厥生、

†[Xdv]要畏惧王的忿怒，像惧怕咆哮的狮子；激怒君王等于自杀。

†[Kjv]The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

†[Nkjv]The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.

†[BBE]The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

†[GNT] Fear an angry king as you would a growling lion; making him angry is suicide.

†[NIV]A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.

本会注释　　惹动国王或其他独裁者怒火的人，乃是在玩命。他很可能会丧命（见箴8:36；19:12）。

箴20:3 远离纷争是人的尊荣；愚妄人都爱争闹。 (串)箴17:14

†[吕]人能避开纷争、便是光荣；只有愚妄人爱暴发吵闹。

†[思]平息争端，是人的光荣；凡是愚人，都喜爱争论。

†[当代]懂得避免纷争是一件光荣的事；只有愚昧人才爱争吵。

†[新译]平息纷争就是人的荣耀；只有愚妄人个个都爱争执。

†[Wlb]远争为人之荣、愚人乃务启衅、

†[Xdv]愚蠢人引起争吵；人能避免争吵便是光荣。

†[Kjv]It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

†[Nkjv]It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.

†[BBE]It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.

†[GNT] Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them.

†[NIV]It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

本会注释　　有人认为必须迅速回应诽谤或怠慢，以维护自己的尊严。但这会使人对他的真实立场产生怀疑。凡坚信自己在上帝和人面前之立场的人，绝不会理睬刺激性的话语（见箴17:14；19:11）。

箴20:4 懒惰人因冬寒不肯耕种，到收割的时候，他必讨饭而无所得。 (串)箴10:4|箴19:15

†[吕]懒惰人秋天不犁田，到收割时他去寻求五谷，也无所得。

†[思]懒惰人一寒冷，便不耕作；收获之时，他必一无所获。

†[当代]天气转冷，懒惰人就不耕种，到了秋收的时候，他就一无所得，只好到处行乞。

†[新译]懒惰人冬天不耕种；到收割的时候，出去求食，必一无所得。

†[Wlb]惰者冬时不事耕耘、穑时乞而弗得、

†[Xdv]懒惰的农夫不知道适时耕种，在收获之时一无所获。

†[Kjv]The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

†[Nkjv]The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing.

†[BBE]The hater of work will not do his ploughing because of the winter; so at the time of grain-cutting he will be requesting food and will get nothing.

†[GNT] A farmer too lazy to plow his fields at the right time will have nothing to harvest.

†[NIV]A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.

本会注释　　冬寒。直译是“秋天”。不是指懒惰人怕冷，而是说他不喜欢劳动。他们吃着田里的出产，没有饥饿的压力促使他为下一季收成而耕种。结果到了来年秋天，他只好去分享智慧勤劳者的收成。

箴20:5 人心怀藏谋略，好象深水，惟明哲人才能汲引出来。 (串)箴18:4

†[吕]人心里的谋略如深水；惟有明哲人能汲引出来。

†[思]人心的谋略，有如深水，唯有聪明人，能汲取。

†[当代]人的心思虽然深沉如海，聪明人却能套取真情。

†[新译]人心里的谋略如同深水，唯有聪明人能汲引出来。

†[Wlb]心藏谋略、有若渊水、惟达者汲之、

†[Xdv]人的思想像深井中的水，明智的人才会汲取。

†[Kjv]Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

†[Nkjv]Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out.

†[BBE]The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.

†[GNT] A person's thoughts are like water in a deep well, but someone with insight can draw them out.

†[NIV]The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

本会注释　　从苏格拉底、甚至更早的时代开始，聪明的教师就利用巧妙的问题，启发学生把心里的想法说出来。当学生受到引导，把各种信息与他人交流时，他的智慧和悟性就会得到提高。

箴20:6 人多述说自己的仁慈，但忠信人谁能遇着呢？ (串)箴25:14太6:2|诗12:1路18:8

†[吕]人多宣称自己的忠爱；但忠信人谁能遇得着呢？

†[思]自命为仁者，比比皆是；但有谁找到忠贞的人？

†[当代]人人自命忠心，可是，又有谁能找到可以信靠的人呢？

†[新译]很多人自称忠诚，但信实的人，谁能遇着呢？

†[Wlb]自述其仁者众、忠信之人、谁得遇之、

†[Xdv]自以为忠信的人很多，货真价实的，有几个？

†[Kjv]Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

†[Nkjv]Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man?

†[BBE]Most men make no secret of their kind acts: but where is a man of good faith to be seen?

†[GNT] Everyone talks about how loyal and faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!

†[NIV]Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?

本会注释　　每一个人都说自己好，怎样才能发现真正可靠的人呢？所罗门列举了这种人的许多特征（见箴9:10；10:31；12:10；13:5；17:17,27；20:7；21:3；22:29）。

箴20:7 行为纯正的义人，他的子孙是有福的！ (串)林后1:12|诗37:26;112:2

†[吕]依纯全之道而行的义人──他的后代子孙有福阿。

†[思]正义的人，必然为人正直；他的后代子孙，必然有福。

†[当代]义人行为端正，他的子孙也因此得到恩泽。

†[新译]行为完全的义人，他的后代是有福的。

†[Wlb]义者行正、子孙蒙福、

†[Xdv]行为正直的义人，他的子孙多么幸福！

†[Kjv]The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

†[Nkjv]The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.

†[BBE]An upright man goes on in his righteousness: happy are his children after him!

†[GNT] Children are fortunate if they have a father who is honest and does what is right.

†[NIV]The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.

本会注释　　言行一致是少有的好品德。一个人不论多么贫穷，卑微或缺乏知识，如果真诚而言行一致，就会被承认为义人。他的儿女也会尊敬他。父母言行不一对成长中的孩子有破坏性的影响。

箴20:8 王坐在审判的位上，以眼目驱散诸恶。 (串)本章26

†[吕]王坐在审判座上，以眼目簸筛细察各样坏事。

†[思]君王高坐在判座上，所有邪恶一目了然。

†[当代]君王坐在审判的宝座上明察秋毫，裁判是非。

†[新译]君王坐在审判的位上，他的眼目查察一切恶事。

†[Wlb]王升鞫位、瞠目而视、诸恶消散、

†[Xdv]君王坐在审判座上，洞悉一切邪恶。

†[Kjv]A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

†[Nkjv]A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters all evil with his eyes.

†[BBE]A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.

†[GNT] The king sits in judgment and knows evil when he sees it.

†[NIV]When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

本会注释　　驱散。或“扬谷”。正如用风扬谷能分出糠秕，聪明的法官也能用他的智慧分辨出事实，并剔除掩盖事实的诡计。同样，弥赛亚来临时，也将高举真理并揭露错谬（赛11:3,4）。

箴20:9 谁能说，我洁净了我的心，我脱净了我的罪？ (串)王上8:46代下6:36

†[吕]谁能说：“我已使我的心纯洁了；我已洁除我的罪了”？

†[思]有谁能说：“我保持了心灵的洁净，我是纯洁无罪的？”

†[当代]谁有胆量说：“我已经洁净了我的心，洗清了我的罪了”呢？

†[新译]谁能说：“我洁净了我的心，我是清洁无罪的”？

†[Wlb]郭能自谓已清我心、我洁无罪、

†[Xdv]有谁敢说他心地清白，已经清除了自己的罪？

†[Kjv]Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

†[Nkjv]Who can say, "I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin"?

†[BBE]Who is able to say, I have made my heart clean, I am free from my sin?

†[GNT] Can anyone really say that his conscience is clear, that he has gotten rid of his sin?

†[NIV]Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?

本会注释　　参约壹1:8。鉴于真理的最后启示，这个问题提得十分恰当（传12:14）。

箴20:10 两样的法码，两样的升斗，都为耶和华所憎恶。 (串)本章23申25:13弥6:10,11

†[吕]两样不同的法码、不同的升斗、二者都是永恒主所厌恶。

†[思]不同的衡量，不同的升斗：二者皆为上主同样厌恶。

†[当代]主厌恶一切用欺骗手段所进行的买卖。

†[新译]不同的法码，不同的量器，两样都是耶和华所厌恶的。

†[Wlb]权量不一其制、皆耶和华所恶、

†[Xdv]使用两种法码、两样升斗的，为上主所厌恶。

†[Kjv]Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

†[Nkjv]Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD.

†[BBE]Unequal weights and unequal measures, they are all disgusting to the Lord.

†[GNT] The Lord hates people who use dishonest weights and measures.

†[NIV]Differing weights and differing measures- the Lord detests them both.

本会注释　　见箴11:1；16:11；20:23。

箴20:11 孩童的动作是清洁，是正直，都显明他的本性。 (串)太7:16

†[吕]儿童所作的是不是纯洁或正直，都是由他的行为而使自己被认识的。

†[思]孩童的行为，洁净正执直与否，由他的举动便可认出。

†[当代]观察孩子的一举一动，就可以看出他的品格是否纯洁正直了。

†[新译]孩童的行动是否清洁正直，凭他的行为就可以把他自己显明出来。

†[Wlb]孩童所为、或清或正、因之而显、

†[Xdv]儿童的品格是否良善，从他的行为可以看出。

†[Kjv]Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

†[Nkjv]Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.

†[BBE]Even a child may be judged by his doings, if his work is free from sin and if it is right.

†[GNT] Even children show what they are by what they do; you can tell if they are honest and good.

†[NIV]Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.

本会注释　　所有的成年人都要藉着自己的行为来暴露自己（太7:16-20），但儿童因为其单纯无伪，故能更清楚地表现自己的本性，并在一定程度上表明他将成为什么样的人。

箴20:12 能听的耳，能看的眼，都是耶和华所造的。 (串)出4:11诗94:9

†[吕]能听的耳、能看的眼、二者都是永恒主造的。

†[思]能听的耳朵，能看的眼睛：二者皆为上主所造。

†[当代]耳朵能听，眼睛能看，这都是主赐给人的恩惠。

†[新译]能听的耳朵和能看的眼睛，两样都是耶和华所造的。

†[Wlb]能闻之耳、能见之目、俱耶和华所造、

†[Xdv]上主赐给我们能看的眼睛，能听的耳朵。

†[Kjv]The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

†[Nkjv]The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made them both.

†[BBE]The hearing ear and the seeing eye are equally the Lord's work.

†[GNT] The Lord has given us eyes to see with and ears to listen with.

†[NIV]Ears that hear and eyes that see- the Lord has made them both.

本会注释　　上帝把感官赐给所有的人。祂希望人利用这些感官认识祂，走上公义的道路（见出4:11）。但很少有人充分利用自己的感官。许多人看不到地面，海洋和天空中的美丽，听不到风的低语和鸟的歌唱，对这一切毫不关心，只顾追求物质的利益和世俗的快乐。上帝所寻找的，是能迅速回应圣灵呼声的耳朵，和看明生命之路的眼睛。

箴20:13 不要贪睡，免致贫穷；眼要睁开，你就吃饱。 (串)箴6:9罗12:11

†[吕]不要贪爱睡觉，免致你穷乏；睁开眼睛吧，你就得以吃饱饭。

†[思]不要贪睡眠，免得你受穷；两眼睁开，能得饱食。

†[当代]不要贪睡，免得你变为贫乏；常常醒觉，才能饱足。

†[新译]不要贪睡，免得你贫穷；睁开眼睛，你才有饱餐。

†[Wlb]勿贪寝、免致匮乏、当启目、则得饱饫、

†[Xdv]贪睡的人穷困潦倒；辛勤工作的人衣食无忧。

†[Kjv]Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

†[Nkjv]Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.

†[BBE]Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough.

†[GNT] If you spend your time sleeping, you will be poor. Keep busy and you will have plenty to eat.

†[NIV]Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.

本会注释　　见箴6:9-11；12:11；19:15；23:21。

箴20:14 买物的说：不好，不好；及至买去，他便自夸。

†[吕]买东西的都说：“不好！不好！”走了之后，他便自己夸赞。

†[思]顾客常说：“不好，不好！”但一离去，赞不绝口。

†[当代]做买卖的时候，买主总爱批评货物不好，价钱太高，但交易以后，他便自夸高明了。

†[新译]买东西的说：“不好，不好！”离去以后，他就自夸。

†[Wlb]购物之人、每曰恶恶、既去则夸美之、

†[Xdv]顾客购物，往往埋怨价昂；及至离开，连连称赞便宜。

†[Kjv]It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

†[Nkjv]"It is good for nothing," cries the buyer; But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

†[BBE]A poor thing, a poor thing, says he who is giving money for goods: but when he has gone on his way, then he makes clear his pride in what he has got.

†[GNT] The customer always complains that the price is too high, but then he goes off and brags about the bargain he got.

†[NIV]It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.

本会注释　　人的本性就是会贬低自己所买的东西，夸张自己所卖的东西。但这是堕落的人性。真正的诚实要求我们不论买卖，都要实事求是，准确估价（见《证言》第2卷第71页；《证言》卷四第311,359页）。在我们的宗教生活中，不但要诚实，而且要爱我们的同胞，就像爱我们的创造主一样。如果我们遵守了这条黄金法则，就会在买卖时都为别人考虑。这是崇高的标准，但摆在我们面前的目标也是完美的（太5:43-48）。

箴20:15 有金子和许多珍珠（或作：红宝石），惟有知识的嘴乃为贵重的珍宝。 (串)伯28:12,16箴3:14,15

†[吕]有金子、有许多红宝石、及宝器：有知识的唇舌就等于这一切。

†[思]虽有大批黄金宝石，但最宝贵的，还是明智的唇舌。

†[当代]虽然有黄金和聚积如山的珠宝，但智慧的言语却比它们更珍贵。

†[新译]虽有金子、许多红宝石和宝器，但充满知识的嘴唇比这一切更宝贵。

†[Wlb]黄金既有、珍珠亦多、惟哲言为珍宝、

†[Xdv]说话中肯，胜过金银珠宝。

†[Kjv]There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

†[Nkjv]There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

†[BBE]There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

†[GNT] If you know what you are talking about, you have something more valuable than gold or jewels.

†[NIV]Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

本会注释　　见@箴3:15@注释。黄金是贵重的，宝石是罕见的，但与有知识的嘴相比，都显得十分平凡。

箴20:16 谁为生人作保，就拿谁的衣服；谁为外人作保，谁就要承当。 (串)箴22:26,27

†[吕]他为陌生人作保么！拿他的衣服！他替外人担保么！叫他负责当头！

†[思]谁为外方人作保，拿去他的衣服；谁为异邦人作保，以他本人作质。

†[当代]谁为陌生人的借贷作保，就拿去谁的外衣；倘若是为外族人作保，作保的就要承担一切后果。

†[新译]谁为陌生人作保证人，就拿去谁的衣服；谁替妓女作保证人，谁就要作担保。

†[Wlb]为外人作保者、可取其衣、为异族作保者、可质其身、

†[Xdv]为陌生人作保的人愚不可及，他得用自己的衣物作抵押。

†[Kjv]Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

†[Nkjv]Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

†[BBE]Take a man's clothing if he makes himself responsible for a strange man, and get an undertaking from him who gives his word for strange men.

†[GNT] Anyone stupid enough to promise to be responsible for a stranger's debts ought to have their own property held to guarantee payment.

†[NIV]Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.

本会注释　　外人。KJV版为“外女”，与马所拉文本的旁注相同。参箴27:13。原文是“外人”。所罗门一再提到愚昧人相信任何人（箴6:1；11:15；17:18；22:26）。在本节中，他告戒为只有一面之交的人作保的严重后果。律法禁止从弟兄的借贷中收取利息（出22:25；利25:35-37），但可以把以色列人变卖为奴七年，直到禧年（见出21:2；利25:39,42；申15:9）。从以西结对罪人的描写（结18:10-17）和尼希米在回国的犹太人发起的改革运动中（尼5:1-13）可以看出，这条律法有时被违犯了。拿走抵押品是可以的，但如果是衣服，债权人就要在当天晚上归还（申24:10-13）。

箴20:17 以虚谎而得的食物，人觉甘甜；但后来，他的口必充满尘沙。 (串)箴9:17

†[吕]以虚谎得来的食物、人觉得香甜；后来却满口沙砾。

†[思]骗来的食物颇觉香甜，事后口中却满是砂砾。

†[当代]骗来的饼，入口觉得香甜，过后却是满口砂砾。

†[新译]欺骗得来的食物，人总觉得甘甜；事后他的口必充满沙石。

†[Wlb]欺人得饼、自觉其甘、终则沙充厥口、

†[Xdv]骗来的食物特别好吃，过些时候却变成满口泥沙。

†[Kjv]Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

†[Nkjv]Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

†[BBE]Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but after, his mouth will be full of sand.

†[GNT] What you get by dishonesty you may enjoy like the finest food, but sooner or later it will be like a mouthful of sand.

†[NIV]Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

本会注释　　有些人以邪恶为甘甜（伯20:12），吃偷来的食物特别有滋味，因为是不劳而获的。但虚谎的后果不久就会变了样。他得不到所有义人的信任，被迫与其他骗子在一起，或者被抓获和惩罚，甘甜也离他而去了（见伯20:14）。

箴20:18 计谋都凭筹算立定；打仗要凭智谋。 (串)箴15:22|路14:31

†[吕]计画要凭筹谋而立定；作战要凭着智谋。

†[思]运筹帷幄，必先要商讨；进行战事，必该凭智谋。

†[当代]集思广益，可得良策；运筹帷幄，才是出征之道。

†[新译]计划要有筹算才能确立；作战也要倚靠智谋。

†[Wlb]定策每因集议、决战宜有智谋、

†[Xdv]有计划的事必然成功；无策略的仗绝不可打。

†[Kjv]Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

†[Nkjv]Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel wage war.

†[BBE]Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.

†[GNT] Get good advice and you will succeed; don't go charging into battle without a plan.

†[NIV]Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.

本会注释　　人的能力和知识是有限的。所以最好请教那些具有不同看法的人，或有过类似经历的人。问题越严重，就越需要这样请教别人（见箴11:14；15:22）。

箴20:19 往来传舌的，泄漏密事；大张嘴的，不可与他结交。 (串)箴11:13

†[吕]往来传闲话的、泄露人的密事；大张其咀的、你不可与他结交。

†[思]游荡谈的，必露秘密；张口饶舌的，别与他交结。

†[当代]多说闲话的人，到处泄漏秘密；不可结交那些张口饶舌的人。

†[新译]到处搬弄是非的，泄露秘密；好说闲言的，不可与他结交。

†[Wlb]佚游闲谈者、发人阴私、孔张厥口者、勿与交际、

†[Xdv]飞短流长的，难保机密；好饶舌的，不可结交。

†[Kjv]He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

†[Nkjv]He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.

†[BBE]He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.

†[GNT] A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much.

†[NIV]A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.

本会注释　　大张嘴的（potheth）。源于动词pathath，意为“开放”或“单纯”。所以“大张嘴的”是“说话愚蠢”的意思。

箴20:20 咒骂父母的，他的灯必灭，变为漆黑的黑暗。 (串)出21:17利20:9太15:4|伯18:5,6箴24:20

†[吕]咒诅父亲或母亲的、他的灯必熄灭于极深的黑暗中。

†[思]凡是辱骂自己父母的人，他的灯必在幽暗中熄灭。

†[当代]咒骂父母的人，必定在黑暗中得不到半点亮光。

†[新译]咒骂父母的，他的灯必在漆黑的幽暗中熄灭。

†[Wlb]诅父母者、其灯必灭、幽暗甚深、

†[Xdv]咒父母的人，他的生命要像一盏灯在黑暗中熄灭。

†[Kjv]Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

†[Nkjv]Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.

†[BBE]If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night.

†[GNT] If you curse your parents, your life will end like a lamp that goes out in the dark.

†[NIV]If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

本会注释　　尽管在古时违反律法咒诅父母的人可以被判处死刑（出21:17；利20:9），但早已有人违背基督所解释的第五条诫命（太15:4）。这等人的灯灭了可以解释为死亡。但在本节中所罗门更可能指犯下这种罪行的人道德的堕落。“漆黑的黑暗”直译为“黑暗的瞳人”（见@箴7:2,9@注释），暗示藐视父母导致儿女堕落（见箴13:9）。

箴20:21 起初速得的产业，终久却不为福。 (串)箴28:20|哈2:6-8

†[吕]迅速得来的产业、起初以为福；终久不是蒙受祝福之事。

†[思]起初容易得来的财物，最后也不会得到祝福。

†[当代]容易得来的财物是不能安享到底的。

†[新译]起初迅速得来的产业，最后却不是福气。

†[Wlb]始而骤富、终不为福、

†[Xdv]财富得来越容易，对你的益处越微小。

†[Kjv]An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

†[Nkjv]An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning Will not be blessed at the end.

†[BBE]A heritage may be got quickly at first, but the end of it will not be a blessing.

†[GNT] The more easily you get your wealth, the less good it will do you.

†[NIV]An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.

本会注释　　本节与谚语“来得容易去得快”是异曲同工的。发横财不同于通过艰辛的劳动和诚实的努力而逐步积累的财富。不劳而获的财产，不会使人养成勤劳审慎的习惯，从而给自己和别人带来福气。

箴20:22 你不要说，我要以恶报恶；要等候耶和华，他必拯救你。 (串)申32:35箴17:13罗12:17,19|撒下16:12

†[吕]你不要说：“我要以恶报恶”；你要等候永恒主，他就救助你。

†[思]你切不可说：“我以恶报恶；”应信赖上主，他必拯救你。

†[当代]不要以恶报恶，要等候主替你伸冤雪恨。

†[新译]你不要说：“我要以恶报恶”；要等候耶和华，他必拯救你。

†[Wlb]勿言我必复仇、惟仰望耶和华、彼必救尔、

†[Xdv]不可自行报仇，要信靠上主，他必为你伸。

†[Kjv]Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

†[Nkjv]Do not say, "I will recompense evil"; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

†[BBE]Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.

†[GNT] Don't take it on yourself to repay a wrong. Trust the Lord and he will make it right.

†[NIV]Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord , and he will deliver you.

本会注释　　基督徒有基督的榜样（彼前2:23），一定能认识到需要抵制报复性的念头。上帝宣布复仇由祂负责（来10:30）。信靠上帝的人将得到祂的保护。仇敌的一切攻击，都将给他们带来益处（罗8:28）。

箴20:23 两样的法码为耶和华所憎恶；诡诈的天平也为不善。 (串)本章10

†[吕]两样不同的法码、永恒主所厌恶；诡诈的天平很不好。

†[思]不同的衡量，为上主所恶；不同的天秤，实属不道德。

†[当代]主憎恨所有奸诈的交易，骗人的秤是祂所恨恶的。

†[新译]不同的法码是耶和华所厌恶的；诡诈的天平，也是邪恶的。

†[Wlb]异制之石、耶和华所恶、诈伪之衡、乃为不善、

†[Xdv]不准的法码，假的天平，都为上主所厌恶。

†[Kjv]Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.

†[Nkjv]Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good.

†[BBE]Unequal weights are disgusting to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

†[GNT] The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales and weights.

†[NIV]The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.

本会注释　　见第10节注释。

箴20:24 人的脚步为耶和华所定；人岂能明白自己的路呢？ (串)诗37:23耶10:23

†[吕]人的脚步由永恒主立定；人哪能明白自己的行程呢？

†[思]世人的脚步，由上主支配；人那能了解自己的道路？

†[当代]人的脚步是主所安排的，人又怎能了解呢？

†[新译]人的脚步是由耶和华所定，人怎能明白自己的道路呢？

†[Wlb]人之步履、耶和华所定、焉能自识其道、

†[Xdv]上主决定我们人生的道路，谁能知道自己的行程呢？

†[Kjv]Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

†[Nkjv]A man's steps are of the LORD; How then can a man understand his own way?

†[BBE]A man's steps are of the Lord; how then may a man have knowledge of his way?

†[GNT] The Lord has determined our path; how then can anyone understand the direction his own life is taking?

†[NIV]A man's steps are directed by the Lord . How then can anyone understand his own way?

本会注释　　人无法设定自己的脚步（耶10:23；《知君》第420,421页）。他不知道自己的道路，因为他看不见下一步。上帝在任何时候都可能介入，改变人的计划（箴16:25；19:21；《服务真诠》第417页）。

箴20:25 人冒失说，这是圣物，许愿之后才查问，就是自陷网罗。 (串)传5:4,5

†[吕]人冒失地说：“这是奉献为圣之物！”许了愿之后才要重新考虑，那是自陷网罗的。

†[思]人若冒然说“圣，”许愿后反省，这是自投罗网。

†[当代]还没有考虑清楚便向主许下承诺的，就是愚蠢轻率。

†[新译]如果有人轻率地说：“这是归　神为圣之物”，许愿以后才重新考虑，就是自陷网罗。

†[Wlb]遽谓斯物为圣、许愿而后察之、乃自陷于网罗、

†[Xdv]向上帝许愿前必须三思，以免后来懊悔。

†[Kjv]It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

†[Nkjv]It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.

†[BBE]It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them.

†[GNT] Think carefully before you promise an offering to God. You might regret it later.

†[NIV]It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.

本会注释　　冒失说。源于希伯来词la`a`。许愿以后又后悔。起誓的人贸然承诺向上帝献礼，后来又觉得奉献的代价超过了他牺牲的意愿，所以就陷入了网罗（见传5:2-6；《证言》卷四第470,471页）。

箴20:26 智慧的王簸散恶人，用碌碡滚轧他们。 (串)本章8

†[吕]智慧的王簸筛细察恶人，用碌碡辊轧他们（或稍点窜‘碌碡’而译作‘叫他们的罪罚回到他们身上’）。

†[思]智慧的君王簸扬恶人，且用车轮来压轧他们。

†[当代]明智的君王以严刑淫除罪恶。

†[新译]智慧的王簸散恶人，并用车轮碾他们。

†[Wlb]智慧之王簸散恶人、以轮碾之、

†[Xdv]贤明的君王要追究作恶的人，严厉地惩治他。

†[Kjv]A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

†[Nkjv]A wise king sifts out the wicked, And brings the threshing wheel over them.

†[BBE]A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.

†[GNT] A wise king will find out who is doing wrong, and will punish him without pity.

†[NIV]A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

本会注释　　簸散。或“扬谷”（见第8节注释）。
　　碌碡。在古时东方的打谷场上，常常用嵌铁的轮子，或装上成排尖石的木板在小麦上碾过（见赛28:27；摩1:3）。本节不是指惩罚恶人，而是指智慧的王辨别善恶，把谷壳和麦子区别开来（见太3:12）。

箴20:27 人的灵是耶和华的灯，鉴察人的心腹。 (串)林前2:11

†[吕]人的灵性（或译：良知）是永恒主所赐的灯；它探照到人腹中深处。

†[思]人的灵魂是天主的灯，探照肺腑的一切隐密。

†[当代]人的良知就是主的灯，照看他肺腑深隐的地方。

†[新译]人的灵是耶和华的灯，探照人的脏腑。

†[Wlb]人之灵为耶和华之灯、烛照隐衷、

†[Xdv]上主赐给我们心智和良心，谁也无法隐瞒自己。

†[Kjv]The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

†[Nkjv]The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

†[BBE]The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body.

†[GNT] The Lord gave us mind and conscience; we cannot hide from ourselves.

†[NIV]The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man ; it searches out his inmost being.

本会注释　　上帝的灵在人心中说话，监察人的一切心思意念，显示他的实际状况，并根据需要予以称赞或责备。最聪明的动物也只能按照记忆，便利和本能来行事。人则有自我判断的能力，能根据自身以外的标准衡量自己的行动（太6:22,23；《证言》卷二第512页；《喜乐的泉源》20,27页）。

箴20:28 王因仁慈和诚实得以保全他的国位，也因仁慈立稳。 (串)箴29:14

†[吕]忠爱与诚信守护着王；他的国位也因公义（传统：坚爱）而得支持。

†[思]仁爱和忠诚，是君王的保障；他的宝座，是赖慈爱而支撑。

†[当代]忠正和真诚是君王的保障，他的宝座由正义支撑。

†[新译]慈爱和信实保护君王，他的王位也借慈爱维持。

†[Wlb]仁慈诚实保王身、其位亦因仁慈而坚立、

†[Xdv]君王有诚信公正的统治，他的政权就能持续。

†[Kjv]Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

†[Nkjv]Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

†[BBE]Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

†[GNT] A king will remain in power as long as his rule is honest, just, and fair.

†[NIV]Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

本会注释　　这是历史的真理。如果每一个统治者都明白和实行本节箴言的劝导，世界的历史就会大不相同。历史上帝国的相继覆灭，都是因为统治者不顾正义，不愿意仁慈施政。而心存怜悯的国王则能长寿，并造福于他们的百姓（见箴16:12；但4:27；《先知与君王》第501,502页）。

箴20:29 强壮乃少年人的荣耀；白发为老年人的尊荣。 (串)箴16:31

†[吕]健壮力乃青年人之光耀；白头发是老年人的尊荣。

†[思]少年人的光荣，在于他们的魄力；老年人的荣耀，在于他们的白发。

†[当代]强壮的身体是青年人的荣耀，银丝白发是老年人的尊荣。

†[新译]气力是年轻人的荣耀，白发是老年人的尊荣。

†[Wlb]能力为少者之荣、皓首为老人之美、

†[Xdv]是青年人的光荣了；是老年人的尊严。

†[Kjv]The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.

†[Nkjv]The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head.

†[BBE]The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.

†[GNT] We admire the strength of youth and respect the gray hair of age.

†[NIV]The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.

本会注释　　喜爱不义和伤害无辜，是逃不掉惩罚的。有报应等待着恶人准备。

本会注释　　青年人藉着纯洁的生活和努力的工作而保持的旺盛活力，是老年人所无法为之夸耀的。但那些从漫长有用的一生中学到了公义之道的白发老人，也有自己的美丽和荣耀。

箴20:30 鞭伤除净人的罪恶；责打能入人的心腹。

†[吕]鞭打的创伤把人的坏处涮净；责罚的击打洗涮人腹中深处。

†[思]见伤的鞭打能清除邪恶，杖击能触及肺腑的深处。

†[当代]鞭笞能驱除罪恶，责打能洁净人心。

†[新译]鞭伤能除净人的邪恶，责打能洗净人的脏腑。

†[Wlb]鞭伤可去罪恶、扑责入人甚深、

†[Xdv]痛苦的经验往往会改正人生的方向。

†[Kjv]The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

†[Nkjv]Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.

†[BBE]By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.

†[GNT] Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.

†[NIV]Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.

本会注释　　鞭伤。直译是“条条伤痕”，或“有伤痕的击打”。造成伤痕的责打不是安抚的膏油，而是治疗罪恶的方法。打得越重，效果就越好（见箴19:29；《先祖与先知》第327-326页）。

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