I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
我灵愁苦，要发出言语。我心苦恼，要吐露哀情。--《旧•伯》7：11
Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?
蒲草没有泥，岂能发长。芦荻没有水，岂能生发。--《旧•伯》8：11
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
年老的有智慧，寿高的有知识。--《旧•伯》12：12
a kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
仁慈的人，善待自己。残忍的人，扰害己身。--《旧·箴》11：17
like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
妇女美貌而无见识，如同金环带在猪鼻上。--《旧·箴》11：22
whoever loves discipline loves knowledge.
喜爱管教的，就是喜爱知识。--《旧·箴》12：1
truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
口吐真言，永远坚立。舌说谎话，只存片时。--《旧·箴》12：19
he who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
谨守口的，得保生命。大张嘴的，必致败亡。--《旧·箴》13：3
where there are no oxen, the manger is empty.
家里无牛，槽頭干净。--《旧·箴》14：4
The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out; the flame of his fire stops burning.
恶人的亮光必要熄灭。他的火焰必不照耀。--《旧•伯》18：5
that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.
恶人夸胜是暂时的，不敬虔人的喜乐，不过转眼之间。--《旧•伯》20：5
There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.
银子有矿，炼金有方。铁从地里挖出，铜从石中溶化。--《旧•伯》28：1、2
