Chapter commentary
Proverbs Chapter 6
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Pr 6:1-35.
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Pr 6:1-35.
After admonitions against suretyship and sloth (compare
Pr 6:6-8),
the character and fate of the wicked generally are set forth, and the writer
(Pr 6:20-35)
resumes the warnings against incontinence, pointing out its certain and terrible results. This train of thought seems to intimate the kindred of these vices.
1, 2. if--The condition extends through both verses.
be surety--art pledged.
stricken . . . hand--bargained (compare
Job 17:3).
with a stranger--that is, for a friend (compare
Pr 11:15; 17:18).
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3. 去……朋友那里——在他能力所及之处。
谦卑……朋友——如恳求者一般催促；即劝朋友另作债务安排，或保障保人的安全。
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3. come . . . friend--in his power.
humble . . . sure thy friend--urge as a suppliant; that is, induce the friend to provide otherwise for his debt, or secure the surety.
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4, 5. 危险亟需速速应对。
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4, 5. The danger requires promptness.
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6-8. 不顾将来的懒惰人常需要作保。因此，借蚂蚁的榜样劝勉他们勤勉。
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6-8. The improvident sluggards usually want sureties. Hence, such are advised to industry by the ant's example.
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9, 10. 他们的行为被生动地描述出来。
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9, 10. Their conduct graphically described;
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11. 并展示他们放纵与懒惰的果实。
如……行走的——字面作「前后行走的人」，即路劫的强盗。
武装的人——即预备毁灭的人。
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11. and the fruits of their self-indulgence and indolence presented.
as . . . travelleth--literally, "one who walks backwards and forwards," that is, a highwayman.
armed man--that is, one prepared to destroy.
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12. 无赖的人——字面作「彼列之子」，即对善而言无用之人，故为败坏或邪恶之人（比较 1Sa 25:25; 30:22 等）。懒惰与罪恶相连。他在行为上虽懒惰，却在言语上积极且习惯性地（行走）心怀恶意（Pr 4:24）。
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12. A naughty person--literally, "A man of Belial," or of worthlessness, that is, for good, and so depraved, or wicked (compare
1Sa 25:25; 30:22,
&c.). Idleness and vice are allied. Though indolent in acts, he actively and habitually (walketh) is ill-natured in speech
(Pr 4:24).
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13, 14. 他若因怕被察觉而不言语，就用暗号进行诡诈。这些暗号在东方至今仍如此使用。
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13, 14. If, for fear of detection, he does not speak, he uses signs to carry on his intrigues. These signs are still so used in the East.
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14. 乖僻——如 Pr 2:14 所述。
图谋——字面作「如匠人般构造」。
恶计——加于他人的恶。
纷争——尤指诉讼。狡猾是软弱与懒惰之人的才干。
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14. Frowardness--as in
Pr 2:14.
deviseth--literally, "constructs, as an artisan."
mischief--evil to others.
discord--especially litigation. Cunning is the talent of the weak and lazy.
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15. 突然使灾祸更为严重（比较 Pr 6:11; 29:1）。
灾难——字面作「压碎的重担」。
破裂——如窑匠的器皿粉碎；彻底毁灭（Ps 2:9）。
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15. Suddenness aggravates evil (compare
Pr 6:11; 29:1).
calamity--literally, "a crushing weight."
broken--shivered as a potter's vessel; utterly destroyed
(Ps 2:9).
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16-19. 六样……七样——为引起注意的说话方式（箴30:15, 18；伯5:19）。
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16-19. six . . . seven--a mode of speaking to arrest attention
(Pr 30:15, 18; Job 5:19).
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17. 高傲的眼——字面作「眼目高举」（诗131:1）。
以眼、舌等代人。
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17. proud look--literally, "eyes of loftiness"
(Ps 131:1).
Eyes, tongue, &c., for persons.
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19. 吐出——原文作「呼出」，即习惯性地说话（诗27:12；徒9:1）。
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19. speaketh--literally, "breathes out," habitually speaks
(Ps 27:12; Ac 9:1).
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20-23.（比较箴1:8，3:3等。）
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20-23. (Compare
Pr 1:8; 3:3,
&c.).
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22. 他——（比较箴6:23）；指父母的教训（箴6:20），它被赋予安全向导、护卫与随时教师的一切品质。它以美好的思想防止邪恶侵入，甚至在梦中亦然（箴3:21-23；诗19:9；彼后1:19）。
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22. it--(compare
Pr 6:23);
denotes the instruction of parents
(Pr 6:20),
to which all the qualities of a safe guide and guard and ready teacher are ascribed. It prevents the ingress of evil by supplying good thoughts, even in dreams
(Pr 3:21-23; Ps 19:9; 2Pe 1:19).
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23. 责备——（箴1:23）即教训所产生的错误定罪。
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23. reproofs--
(Pr 1:23)
the convictions of error produced by instruction.
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24. 其益处的一例。人因珍视真理，便不受虚假谄媚的影响。
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24. A specimen of its benefit. By appreciating truth, men are not affected by lying flattery.
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25. 此教训的警诫之一：远避诱惑人的美貌。
夺——或作「陷害」。
眼皮——女子以染眼皮增添美丽。
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25. One of the cautions of this instruction, avoid alluring beauty.
take--or, "ensnare."
eyelids--By painting the lashes, women enhanced beauty.
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26. 补充的字词比古译本「淫妇的代价不过一块饼」更佳。
淫妇——（比较旁注），这与对仗及上下文（箴6:29-35）相符。此罪类似的结果，见箴5:9-12。
猎取——暗指妓女所设的网罗（比较箴7:6-8）
宝贵的生命——比一切更宝贵。
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26. The supplied words give a better sense than the old version: "The price of a whore is a piece of bread."
adulteress--(Compare Margin), which the parallel and context
(Pr 6:29-35)
sustain. Of similar results of this sin, compare
Pr 5:9-12.
will hunt--alluding to the snares spread by harlots (compare
Pr 7:6-8).
precious life--more valuable than all else.
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27-29. 其罪咎与危险最为明显。
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27-29. The guilt and danger most obvious.
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30、31. 这样的盗贼虽受重罚，仍令人同情。
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30, 31. Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished.
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31. 七倍——（比较出22:1-4），表示多、充足（比较创4:24；太18:21），即使他一切所有的都被拿走。
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31. sevenfold--(compare
Ex 22:1-4),
for many, ample (compare
Ge 4:24; Mt 18:21),
even if all his wealth is taken.
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32. 缺少聪明——或作「缺少心」；即缺乏道德原则与审慎。
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32. lacketh understanding--or, "heart"; destitute of moral principle and prudence.
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33. 凌辱——或作“羞耻”，以及身体的伤害
（Pr 3:35）。
羞辱……不止——任何补偿都无济于事；
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33. dishonour--or, "shame," as well as hurt of body
(Pr 3:35).
reproach . . . away--No restitution will suffice;
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34, 35. 也不接受任何和解的条件。
顾惜——或作“接受”任何赎价。
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34, 35. nor any terms of reconciliation be admitted.
regard--or, "accept" any ransom.
Pr 6:1-35.
在关于作保与懒惰的劝戒（比较 Pr 6:6-8）之后，一般性地陈明恶人的品格与结局；作者（Pr 6:20-35）重新开始对淫乱的警告，指出其必然且可怖的结局。这条思路似乎暗示这些恶行彼此相近。
1, 2. 若——这条件贯穿两节。
作保——受牵连。
击掌——成交（比较 Job 17:3）。
与外人——即为朋友（比较 Pr 11:15; 17:18）。