Chapter commentary
Proverbs Chapter 31
1
Pr 31:1-31.
繁體中文
English original
Pr 31:1-31.
1. On the title of this, the sixth part of the book, see
Introduction.
prophecy--(See on
Pr 30:1).
2
Untitled
繁體中文
2. 我兒啊，甚麼？——即我當說甚麼呢？重複表示懇切。
我胎中的兒子——如我們所說「我的親生子」，是表達特別慈愛之詞。
我許願得的兒子——作為獻給神的人；「利慕伊勒」一名也可能含此意。
English original
2. What, my son?--that is, What shall I say? Repetitions denote earnestness.
son of my womb--as our phrase, "my own son," a term of special affection.
son of my vows--as one dedicated to God; so the word "Lemuel" may mean.
3
Untitled
繁體中文
3-9. 簡明而莊嚴地警告君王特別易受試探的惡行，如肉體之樂，以及用來維持放縱的壓迫和不義的統治。
力量——為健康與安逸而有的身心資源。
你的道——一生的方向。
……君王——字面作「為毀滅君王」。當避開毀滅性的享樂（比較 Pr 5:9; 7:22, 27; Ho 4:11）。
English original
3-9. Succinct but solemn warnings against vices to which kings are peculiarly tempted, as carnal pleasures and oppressive and unrighteous government are used to sustain sensual indulgence.
strength--mental and bodily resources for health and comfort.
thy ways--or course of life.
to that . . . kings--literally, "to the destroying of kings," avoid destructive pleasures (compare
Pr 5:9; 7:22, 27; Ho 4:11).
4
Untitled
繁體中文
4, 5. 刺激物使理智衰弱，使人心偏邪，不適於君王，因掌權者需要清明穩健的心思和受約束的情感（比較 Pr 20:1; 22:29）。
……欺壓困苦人——他們作出對窮人不利的不義判決。
English original
4, 5. Stimulants enfeeble reason, pervert the heart, and do not suit rulers, who need clear and steady minds, and well-governed affections (compare
Pr 20:1; 22:29).
pervert . . . afflicted--They give unrighteous decisions against the poor.
6
Untitled
繁體中文
6, 7. 此類飲料的正當用途，是使衰弱的身體和消沉的心思恢復活力（比較 Ps 104:15）。
English original
6, 7. The proper use of such drinks is to restore tone to feeble bodies and depressed minds (compare
Ps 104:15).
8
Untitled
繁體中文
8, 9. 開口……案件——為不能為自己辯護的人辯護，如孤兒、寄居者等（比較 Ps 72:12; Isa 1:17）。
定為死罪的人——否則就被欺壓者所害的人（比較 Pr 29:14, 16）。
English original
8, 9. Open . . . cause--Plead for those who cannot plead for themselves, as the orphan, stranger, &c. (compare
Ps 72:12; Isa 1:17).
appointed to destruction--who are otherwise ruined by their oppressors (compare
Pr 29:14, 16).
10
Untitled
繁體中文
10-31. 這幅真正可愛的妻子的精美畫像，是按東方民族的習俗構想描繪的，但其道德教訓適用於一切地域。在 希伯來文 中，各節按 希伯來文 字母的順序起首（比較詩歌書 導論）。
才德的……婦人——這一問題暗示這樣的人罕見，但並非全然沒有（比較 Pr 18:22; 19:14）。
才德——字面作「力量」，即道德上的勇氣（比較 Pr 12:4; Ru 3:11）。
她的價值（等）——（比較 Pr 3:15）。
English original
10-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare
Introduction
to Poetical Books).
Who . . . woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare
Pr 18:22; 19:14).
virtuous--literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage (compare
Pr 12:4; Ru 3:11).
her price, &c.--(compare
Pr 3:15).
11
Untitled
繁體中文
11. 心……倚靠她——他信賴她的謹慎與才幹。
缺乏利益——不缺利潤或收益，尤指冒戰爭之險所得的。
English original
11. heart . . . trust in her--He relies on her prudence and skill.
no need of spoil--does not lack profit or gain, especially, that obtained by the risk of war.
12
Untitled
繁體中文
12. 使……有益——向他行善。
English original
12. do . . . good--contribute good to him.
13
Untitled
繁體中文
13, 14. 古時有身份的婦人如此親手做工；事實上，數世紀前西方婦女也有這樣的習俗。在東方，織物也是商品。
English original
13, 14. Ancient women of rank thus wrought with their hands; and such, indeed, were the customs of Western women a few centuries since. In the East also, the fabrics were articles of merchandise.
15
Untitled
繁體中文
15. 她不僅殷勤積蓄財富，也殷勤使用。
English original
15. She diligently attends to expending as well as gathering wealth;
16
Untitled
繁體中文
16. 因此有財力購置產業。
English original
16. and hence has means to purchase property.
17
Untitled
繁體中文
17, 18. 她在精力之外，還加上交易上的精明，以及持久而辛勞的殷勤。最後一句或可比喻她的興盛（比較
Pr 24:20)
不會短暫。
English original
17, 18. To energy she adds a watchfulness in bargains, and a protracted and painful industry. The last clause may figuratively denote that her prosperity (compare
Pr 24:20)
is not short lived.
19
Untitled
繁體中文
19. 只要誠實，無論多卑微的工作，也不可輕看。
English original
19. No work, however mean, if honest, is disdained.
20
Untitled
繁體中文
20. 殷勤使她能夠行善賙濟。
English original
20. Industry enables her to be charitable.
21
Untitled
繁體中文
21. 朱紅——或作「紫色」，因所用染料而得名，是上等的衣料；從品味來說，這色也適合寒冷天氣。
English original
21. scarlet--or, "purple," by reason of the dyes used, the best fabrics; as a matter of taste also; the color suits cold.
22
Untitled
繁體中文
22. 錦繡蓋子——或作「床罩」，即床鋪用的。
絲——或作「麻布」（比較
Ex 26:1; 27:9)
和紫色——即最貴重的物品。
English original
22. coverings of tapestry--or, "coverlets," that is, for beds.
silk--or, "linen" (compare
Ex 26:1; 27:9)
and purple--that is, the most costly goods.
23
Untitled
繁體中文
23. 在城門口——（比較
Pr 22:22).
他家庭中的安舒促進他在公眾尊嚴上的高升。
English original
23. in the gates--(compare
Pr 22:22).
His domestic comfort promotes his advancement in public dignity.
24
Untitled
繁體中文
24. 細麻布——或作「麻布衫」，或其材料。
腰帶——往往昂貴而被珍重
(2Sa 18:11).
交付——或作「贈送」或「出售」。
English original
24. fine linen--or, "linen shirts," or the material for them.
girdles--were often costly and highly valued
(2Sa 18:11).
delivereth--or, "giveth as a present" or "to sell."
25
Untitled
繁體中文
25. 力量與威儀——堅固與美麗是她的衣服；或比喻她的道德品格，剛強而可敬。
到……要喜笑——因確信必然得供應而歡笑。
English original
25. Strength and honour--Strong and beautiful is her clothing; or, figuratively, for moral character, vigorous and honorable.
shall rejoice . . . come--in confidence of certain maintenance.
26
Untitled
繁體中文
26. 她的言語有智慧又溫柔。
English original
26. Her conversation is wise and gentle.
27
Untitled
繁體中文
27. （比較
1Ti 5:14; Tit 2:5).
她除了以身作則，還智慧地管理在她手下的人。
English original
27. (Compare
1Ti 5:14; Tit 2:5).
She adds to her example a wise management of those under her control.
28
Untitled
繁體中文
28. 她被最認識她的人所敬重。
English original
28. She is honored by those who best know her.
29
Untitled
繁體中文
29. 這話是她丈夫說的，稱讚她。
才德——（比較
Pr 31:10).
English original
29. The words are those of her husband, praising her.
virtuously--(Compare
Pr 31:10).
30
Untitled
繁體中文
30. 恩——或作舉止上的「恩典」。
美貌——面貌或形體的美（比較
Pr 11:22).
惟獨真正的敬虔能贏得持久的尊重與愛
(1Pe 3:3).
English original
30. Favour--or, "Grace" of personal manner.
beauty--of face, or form (compare
Pr 11:22).
True piety alone commands permanent respect and affection
(1Pe 3:3).
31
Untitled
繁體中文
31. 她勞碌的成果就是她最好的讚詞。這幅可敬畫像的質樸之美，無以復加。這畫像在我們今日女子身上實現的程度，對家庭、因此對人民的公民與宗教福祉，都有說不盡的影響。
[目錄]
[上一頁]
[下一頁]
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset 與 David Brown
《聖經批判與解釋註釋》（1871）
增補、勘誤與心得請寄給 編者
English original
31. The result of her labor is her best eulogy. Nothing can add to the simple beauty of this admirable portrait. On the measure of its realization in the daughters of our own day rest untold results, in the domestic, and, therefore, the civil and religious, welfare of the people.
[Table of Contents]
[Previous] [Next]
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
Send Addenda, Corrigenda, and Sententiae to the editor
Pr 31:1-31.
1. 有關本書第六部分這一標題，請參閱 導論。
預言——見 Pr 30:1 的註釋。