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| 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. | 1 He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense. | 1 무리에게서 스스로 나뉘는 자는 자기 소욕을 따르는 자라 온갖 참 지혜를 배척하느니라 |
| 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. | 2 A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light. | 2 미련한 자는 명철을 기뻐하지 아니하고 자기의 의사를 드러내기만 기뻐하느니라 |
| 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. | 3 When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame. | 3 악한 자가 이를 때에는 멸시도 따라오고 부끄러운 것이 이를 때에는 능욕도 함께 오느니라 |
| 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. | 4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream. | 4 명철한 사람의 입의 말은 깊은 물과 같고 지혜의 샘은 솟쳐 흐르는 내와 같으니라 |
| 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. | 5 To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright. | 5 악인을 두호하는 것과 재판할 때에 의인을 억울하게 하는 것이 선하지 아니하니라 |
| 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. | 6 A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows. | 6 미련한 자의 입술은 다툼을 일으키고 그 입은 매를 자청하느니라 |
| 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. | 7 The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul. | 7 미련한 자의 입은 그의 멸망이 되고 그 입술은 그의 영혼의 그물이 되느니라 |
| 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. | 8 The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach. | 8 남의 말하기를 좋아하는 자의 말은 별식과 같아서 뱃속 깊은데로 내려가느니라 |
| 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. | 9 He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction. | 9 자기의 일을 게을리하는 자는 패가하는 자의 형제니라 |
| 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. | 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe. | 10 여호와의 이름은 견고한 망대라 의인은 그리로 달려가서 안전함을 얻느니라 |
| 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. | 11 The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart. | 11 부자의 재물은 그의 견고한 성이라 그가 높은 성벽 같이 여기느니라 |
| 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. | 12 Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit. | 12 사람의 마음의 교만은 멸망의 선봉이요 겸손은 존귀의 앞잡이니라 |
| 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. | 13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame. | 13 사연을 듣기 전에 대답하는 자는 미련하여 욕을 당하느니라 |
| 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? | 14 The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up? | 14 사람의 심령은 그 병을 능히 이기려니와 심령이 상하면 그것을 누가 일으키겠느냐 |
| 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. | 15 The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge. | 15 명철한 자의 마음은 지식을 얻고 지혜로운 자의 귀는 지식을 구하느니라 |
| 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. | 16 A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men. | 16 선물은 그 사람의 길을 너그럽게 하며 또 존귀한 자의 앞으로 그를 인도하느니라 |
| 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. | 17 The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light. | 17 송사에 원고의 말이 바른 것 같으나 그 피고가 와서 밝히느니라 |
| 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. | 18 The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong. | 18 제비 뽑는 것은 다툼을 그치게 하여 강한 자 사이에 해결케 하느니라 |
| 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions ㆍ are like the bars of a castle. | 19 A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower. | 19 노엽게 한 형제와 화목하기가 견고한 성을 취하기보다 어려운즉 이러한 다툼은 산성 문빗장 같으니라 |
| 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. | 20 With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure. | 20 사람은 입에서 나오는 열매로하여 배가 부르게 되나니 곧 그 입술에서 나는 것으로하여 만족하게 되느니라 |
| 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. | 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food. | 21 죽고 사는 것이 혀의 권세에 달렸나니 혀를 쓰기 좋아하는 자는 그 열매를 먹으리라 |
| 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. | 22 Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord. | 22 아내를 얻는 자는 복을 얻고 여호와께 은총을 받는 자니라 |
| 23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. | 23 The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer. | 23 가난한 자는 간절한 말로 구하여도 부자는 엄한 말로 대답하느니라 |
| 24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. | 24 There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother. | 24 많은 친구를 얻는 자는 해를 당하게 되거니와 어떤 친구는 형제보다 친밀하니라 |