1 A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.남과 어울리지 않고 멀어지는 사람은 자기 욕심만을 좇으며, 온전한 지혜를 다 거슬러 다툰다.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.어리석은 사람은 깨닫는 것을 기뻐하지 않고, 오직 자기 생각을 드러내는 데만 마음을 둔다.
3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.악이 들어오면 멸시도 함께 따라오고, 부끄러운 일과 함께 치욕이 찾아온다.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.사람의 입에서 나오는 말은 깊은 물과 같고, 지혜의 샘은 솟아 흐르는 시냇물과 같다.
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.악인의 낯을 보아 편을 드는 것이 옳지 않으며, 죄 없는 사람에게서 공의를 빼앗는 것도 옳지 않다.
6 A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.어리석은 사람의 입술은 다툼을 일으키고, 그의 입은 매를 자청한다.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.어리석은 사람의 입은 그를 망하게 하고, 그의 입술은 그 영혼을 옭아매는 올무가 된다.
8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.헐뜯는 말은 맛있는 음식 같아서, 사람의 속 깊은 곳까지 내려간다.
9 One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.자기 일에 게으른 사람은 파괴하는 자와 형제와 같다.
10 Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.여호와의 이름은 견고한 망대이니, 의인은 그곳으로 달려가 안전함을 얻는다.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.부자의 재물은 그의 견고한 성이요, 스스로 생각하기에는 넘을 수 없는 높은 성벽과 같다.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.멸망에 앞서서 사람의 마음은 교만해지고, 영광에 앞서서는 겸손이 있다.
13 He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.다 듣기도 전에 대답하는 것은 그에게 어리석음이요 수치가 된다.
14 A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?사람의 정신은 병중에도 그를 버티게 하지만, 꺾인 마음은 누가 견딜 수 있겠는가?
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.명철한 사람의 마음은 지식을 얻고, 지혜로운 사람의 귀는 지식을 찾는다.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.사람의 선물은 그에게 길을 열어 주고, 큰 사람들 앞으로 그를 인도한다.
17 He who pleads his cause first seems right — until another comes and questions him.He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.자기 사정을 먼저 말하는 사람이 옳아 보이지만, 상대가 와서 따져 물으면 달라진다.
18 The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.제비뽑기는 다툼을 그치게 하고, 강한 자들 사이를 갈라 떼어 놓는다.
19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.마음 상한 형제는 견고한 성보다 풀기 어렵고, 그런 다툼은 성채의 빗장과 같다.
20 A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.사람의 배는 그 입의 열매로 채워지고, 그 입술이 거둔 것으로 만족하게 된다.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.죽음과 생명이 혀의 힘에 달려 있으니, 혀를 사랑하는 사람은 그 열매를 먹는다.
22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.아내를 얻는 사람은 좋은 것을 얻은 것이요, 여호와께로부터 은총을 받은 것이다.
23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.가난한 사람은 자비를 구하며 사정하지만, 부자는 거칠게 대답한다.
24 A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.친구가 많은 사람은 도리어 해를 입을 수 있으나, 형제보다 더 가까이 붙어 있는 친구도 있다.