1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.악인은 쫓는 사람이 없어도 달아나지만, 의인은 사자처럼 담대하다.
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.나라가 반역하면 다스리는 자가 많아지지만, 명철과 지식을 갖춘 사람이 있으면 질서가 오래 유지된다.
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.가난한 자를 억누르는 궁핍한 사람은, 곡식을 남기지 않고 쓸어가는 폭우와 같다.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.율법을 저버리는 자들은 악인을 칭찬하지만, 율법을 지키는 자들은 그들과 맞서 싸운다.
5 Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.악한 사람들은 정의를 깨닫지 못하지만, 여호와를 찾는 자들은 정의를 온전히 깨닫는다.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.정직하게 사는 가난한 사람이, 비뚤어진 길을 걸으면서 부유한 사람보다 낫다.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.율법을 지키는 자는 지혜로운 아들이지만, 먹기를 탐하는 자들과 어울리는 자는 자기 아버지를 부끄럽게 한다.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.지나친 이자를 받아 재산을 늘리는 사람은, 가난한 자를 불쌍히 여기는 이를 위해 그것을 모으는 셈이다.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.율법 듣기를 거절하고 귀를 돌리는 자는, 그 기도조차 가증한 것이 된다.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.정직한 자를 악한 길로 잘못 이끄는 자는 자기가 판 함정에 빠지지만, 흠 없는 자는 좋은 것을 물려받는다.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.부유한 사람은 자기 눈에 스스로 지혜롭게 보이지만, 명철한 가난한 자는 그를 꿰뚫어 본다.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.의인이 승리하면 큰 영광이 있지만, 악인이 일어나면 사람들이 자기를 숨긴다.
13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.자기 죄를 숨기는 자는 형통하지 못하지만, 죄를 고백하고 버리는 자는 긍휼을 얻는다.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.늘 두려워하는 사람은 복이 있지만, 자기 마음을 굳게 하는 자는 재앙에 빠진다.
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.가난하고 힘없는 백성을 다스리는 악한 통치자는, 으르렁거리는 사자나 달려드는 곰과 같다.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.포악한 통치자는 분별력이 없지만, 부정한 이득을 미워하는 자는 오래 살 것이다.
17 A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.사람을 죽인 피로 괴로움을 당하는 자는 죽을 때까지 도망자가 될 것이니, 아무도 그를 붙들지 마라.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.흠 없이 걷는 자는 안전히 지켜지지만, 비뚤어진 길을 가는 자는 갑자기 넘어진다.
19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.자기 땅을 일구는 자는 양식이 넉넉하지만, 헛된 것을 좇는 자는 가난이 가득할 것이다.
20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.신실한 사람은 복이 넘치지만, 빨리 부자가 되려고 서두르는 자는 벌을 면치 못한다.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.사람을 차별하는 것은 좋지 않지만, 사람이 빵 한 조각 때문에 잘못을 저지르기도 한다.
22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.인색한 사람은 재물을 좇아 서두르지만, 가난이 자기에게 닥쳐올 줄을 알지 못한다.
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.사람을 꾸짖는 자가, 혀로 아첨하는 자보다 나중에 더 큰 사랑을 받는다.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “ It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.자기 아버지나 어머니의 것을 빼앗고도 "그건 잘못이 아니다"라고 말하는 자는, 파괴하는 자의 동료이다.
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.욕심이 많은 자는 다툼을 일으키지만, 여호와를 신뢰하는 자는 형통할 것이다.
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.자기 자신을 믿는 자는 어리석은 자이지만, 지혜롭게 걷는 자는 안전히 지켜진다.
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.가난한 자에게 베푸는 자는 부족함이 없지만, 그를 못 본 척 눈을 감는 자는 많은 저주를 받을 것이다.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.악인이 일어나면 사람들이 자기를 숨기지만, 그들이 멸망하면 의인이 번성한다.