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Pr 31:1-31.
英文原文
Pr 31:1-31.
1. On the title of this, the sixth part of the book, see
Introduction.
prophecy--(See on
Pr 30:1).
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2. 我儿啊,什么呢?——即我当说什么呢?重复表示恳切。
我胎中的儿子——如我们所说「我的亲生子」,是表达特别慈爱之词。
我许愿得的儿子——作为献给神的人;「利慕伊勒」一名也可能含此意。
英文原文
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.
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3-9. 简明而庄严地警告君王特别易受试探的恶行,如肉体之乐,以及用来维持放纵的压迫和不义的统治。
力量——为健康与安逸而有的身心资源。
你的道——一生的方向。
……君王——字面作「为毁灭君王」。当避开毁灭性的享乐(比较 Pr 5:9; 7:22, 27; Ho 4:11)。
英文原文
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).
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4, 5. 刺激物使理智衰弱,使人心偏邪,不适于君王,因掌权者需要清明稳健的心思和受约束的情感(比较 Pr 20:1; 22:29)。
……欺压困苦人——他们作出对穷人不利的不义判决。
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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.
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6, 7. 此类饮料的正当用途,是使衰弱的身体和消沉的心思恢复活力(比较 Ps 104:15)。
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6, 7. The proper use of such drinks is to restore tone to feeble bodies and depressed minds (compare
Ps 104:15).
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8, 9. 开口……案件——为不能为自己辩护的人辩护,如孤儿、寄居者等(比较 Ps 72:12; Isa 1:17)。
定为死罪的人——否则就被欺压者所害的人(比较 Pr 29:14, 16)。
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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).
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10-31. 这幅真正可爱的妻子的精美画像,是按东方民族的习俗构想描绘的,但其道德教训适用于一切地域。在 希伯来文 中,各节按 希伯来文 字母的顺序起首(比较诗歌书 导论)。
才德的……妇人——这一问题暗示这样的人罕见,但并非全然没有(比较 Pr 18:22; 19:14)。
才德——字面作「力量」,即道德上的勇气(比较 Pr 12:4; Ru 3:11)。
她的价值(等)——(比较 Pr 3:15)。
英文原文
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).
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11. 心……倚靠她——他信赖她的谨慎与才干。
缺乏利益——不缺利润或收益,尤指冒战争之险所得的。
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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.
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12. 使……有益——向他行善。
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12. do . . . good--contribute good to him.
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13, 14. 古时有身份的妇人如此亲手做工;事实上,数世纪前西方妇女也有这样的习俗。在东方,织物也是商品。
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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.
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15. 她不仅殷勤积蓄财富,也殷勤使用。
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15. She diligently attends to expending as well as gathering wealth;
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16. 因此有财力购置产业。
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16. and hence has means to purchase property.
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17、18. 她在精力之外,又加上交易上的谨慎,以及持久辛劳的勤勉。末后一句可借喻她的兴旺(比较箴24:20)并不短暂。
英文原文
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.
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19. 凡正当的工作,无论多么卑微,都不可轻视。
英文原文
19. No work, however mean, if honest, is disdained.
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20. 勤劳使她能周济施恩。
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20. Industry enables her to be charitable.
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21. 朱红——或作「紫色」,因其所用的染料,是上等的衣料;就品味而言,此颜色也适宜寒天。
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21. scarlet--or, "purple," by reason of the dyes used, the best fabrics; as a matter of taste also; the color suits cold.
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22. 锦绣毯子——或作「被」,即床用之物。
细麻——或作「麻布」(比较出26:1,27:9)
紫色——即最贵重的物品。
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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.
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23. 在城门口——(比较箴22:22。)他家庭的安适促进他在公众尊位上的高升。
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23. in the gates--(compare
Pr 22:22).
His domestic comfort promotes his advancement in public dignity.
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24. 细麻布——或作「麻布衣」,或其衣料。
腰带——往往贵重,价值甚高(撒下18:11)
交付——或作「作为礼物赠送」或「出售」。
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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."
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25. 力量与威仪——坚强与华美是她的衣服;或借喻指品德,即刚强而尊贵。
想到……日子就喜笑——因确信必定得着供养。
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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.
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26. 她的言语智慧而柔和。
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26. Her conversation is wise and gentle.
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27.(比较提前5:14;多2:5。)
她除了以身作则,还以智慧管理手下的人。
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27. (Compare
1Ti 5:14; Tit 2:5).
She adds to her example a wise management of those under her control.
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28. 她被最认识她的人所尊敬。
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28. She is honored by those who best know her.
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29. 这些话是她的丈夫称赞她的话。
才德——(比较箴31:10。)
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29. The words are those of her husband, praising her.
virtuously--(Compare
Pr 31:10).
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30. 恩惠——或作举止的「优雅。」
美容——容貌或形体的美(比较箴11:22)
惟独真正的敬虔能赢得持久的尊敬与爱慕(彼前3:3)。
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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).
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31. 她劳苦的果效便是她最好的颂词。这可敬的写照其简洁之美不容增减。在今日女子身上实现的程度如何,关系到家庭的、进而关系到国民与宗教福利的无量结果。
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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.
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Pr 31:1-31.
1. 有关本书第六部分这一标题,请参阅 导论。
预言——见 Pr 30:1 的注释。