聖經中的一卷書《箴言》,著成於約公元前717年,距今已逾2700年。研讀《箴言》,常常驚詫於其中的教導與我們今天的生活竟有如此緊密的聯繫。三千年前的所羅門王似乎我們21世紀的生活狀況瞭如指掌。仔細品味,我們便可從所羅門三千年前的話語中發現生活的真諦。
Hard work 勤奮
耕種自己田地的,必得飽食;追隨虛浮的,卻是無知。——箴12:11
He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.——Prv12:11
Honor 尊榮
人的高傲,必使他卑下;心裡謙遜的,必得尊榮。——箴29:23
A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.——Prv29:23
Affirmation 肯定
人心憂慮,屈而不伸:一句良言,使心歡樂。——箴12:25
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.——Prv12:25
Cooperation 合作
懶惰人哪!你去察看螞蟻的動作,就可得智慧。——箴6:6
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!——Prv6:6
Borrowing 借債
富戶管轄窮人,欠債的是債主的僕人。——箴22:7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.——Prv22:7
Cheerfulness 喜樂
喜樂的心,乃是良藥;憂傷的靈,使骨枯乾。——箴17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.——Prv17:22
Conscience 良知
人的靈是耶和華的燈,鑒察人的心腹。——箴20:27
The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being.——Prv20:27
Dependability 可靠
看守無花果樹的,必吃樹上的果子;敬奉主人的,必得尊榮。——箴27:18
He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.——Prv27:18
Discipline 管教
不忍用杖打兒子的,是恨惡他;疼愛兒子的,隨時管教。——箴13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.——Prv13:24
Envy 嫉妒
心中安靜,是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。——箴14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.——Prv14:30
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