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Sirach 1

Latin original · 30 verses · some words can be tapped for a gloss

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1:1
Omnis sapientia a Domino Deo est : et cum illo fuit semper, et est ante ævum.
All wisdom comes from the Lord, And is with him forever.
一切智慧都來自主,並與祂同在,直到永遠。
1:2
Arenam maris, et pluviæ guttas, et dies sæculi, quis dinumeravit ? altitudinem cæli, et latitudinem terræ, et profundum abyssi, quis dimensus est ?
The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain, And the days of eternity, who shall count?
海中的沙、雨中的點滴、亙古的歲月,誰能數算得清?
1:3
sapientiam Dei præcedentem omnia, quis investigavit ?
The height of the heaven, and the breadth of the earth, And the deep, and wisdom, who shall search them out?
天的高、地的廣、深淵與智慧,誰能探究得透?
1:4
Prior omnium creata est sapientia, et intellectus prudentiæ ab ævo.
Wisdom has been created before all things, And the understanding of prudence from everlasting.
智慧在萬有之先已被造成,明達的悟性自亙古便已存在。
1:5
Fons sapientiæ verbum Dei in excelsis, et ingressus illius mandata æterna.
The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments.
智慧的泉源,是至高之處神的言語;通向智慧的門徑,是永恆的誡命。
1:6
Radix sapientiæ cui revelata est ? et astutias illius quis agnovit ?
To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed? And who has known her shrewd counsels?
智慧的根,曾向誰顯明?她那精深的謀略,又有誰曾知曉?
1:7
disciplina sapientiæ cui revelata est et manifestata ? et multiplicationem ingressus illius quis intellexit ?
To whom has the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? And who has understood the manifold ways of her approach?
智慧的教訓,曾向誰啟示、向誰彰顯?她豐盛的門徑,又有誰能參透?
1:8
Unus est altissimus, Creator omnipotens, et rex potens et metuendus nimis, sedens super thronum illius, et dominans Deus.
There is one wise, greatly to be feared, The Lord sitting upon his throne:
惟有一位智者,極其可畏,就是那坐在寶座上的主。
1:9
Ipse creavit illam in Spiritu Sancto, et vidit, et dinumeravit, et mensus est :
He created her, And saw, and counted her, And poured her out upon all his works.
是祂創造了智慧,又觀看她、數算她,將她傾澆在祂一切所造的工上。
1:10
et effudit illam super omnia opera sua, et super omnem carnem, secundum datum suum, et præbuit illam diligentibus se.
She is with all flesh according to his gift; And he gave her freely to those who love him.
祂按著恩賜,將智慧分給凡有血氣的,又厚厚賜給愛祂的人。
1:11
Timor Domini gloria, et gloriatio, et lætitia, et corona exsultationis.
The fear of the Lord is glory, and exultation, And gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.
敬畏主乃是榮耀、誇耀、歡欣,並是喜樂的冠冕。
1:12
Timor Domini delectabit cor, et dabit lætitiam, et gaudium, et longitudinem dierum.
The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, And will give gladness, and joy, and length of days.
敬畏主使人心歡暢,賜下歡欣、喜樂與長壽。
1:13
Timenti Dominum bene erit in extremis, et in die defunctionis suæ benedicetur.
Whoso fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last, And in the day of his death he will be blessed.
敬畏主的人,結局必享福樂,臨終之日必蒙祝福。
1:14
Dilectio Dei honorabilis sapientia :
To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; And it was created together with the faithful in the womb.
敬畏主是智慧的開端;智慧在母腹中,便與忠信的人一同被造。
1:15
quibus autem apparuerit in visu diligunt eam in visione, et in agnitione magnalium suorum.
With men she laid an eternal foundation; And with their seed will she be had in trust.
她在世人中間立定永恆的根基,並要在他們的後裔中得人信託。
1:16
Initium sapientiæ timor Domini : et cum fidelibus in vulva concreatus est : cum electis feminis graditur, et cum justis et fidelibus agnoscitur.
To fear the Lord is the fulness of wisdom; And she satiateth men with her fruits.
敬畏主是智慧的豐盈,她以自己的果子使人飽足。
1:17
Timor Domini scientiæ religiositas :
She will fill all her house with desirable things, And her garners with her produce.
她要使人的全家充滿珍寶,使倉廩堆滿她的出產。
1:18
religiositas custodiet et justificabit cor ; jucunditatem atque gaudium dabit.
The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, Making peace and perfect health to flourish.
敬畏主是智慧的冠冕,使平安與健全的醫治得以興旺。
1:19
Timenti Dominum bene erit, et in diebus consummationis illius benedicetur.
He both saw and counted her; He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding, And exalted the honor of those who hold her fast.
祂觀看智慧,數算她,又沛降技能與通達的知識,並高舉持守智慧之人的尊榮。
1:20
Plenitudo sapientiæ est timere Deum, et plenitudo a fructibus illius.
To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom; And her branches are length of days.
敬畏主是智慧的根,她的枝條乃是長壽。
1:21
Omnem domum illius implebit a generationibus, et receptacula a thesauris illius.
She will fill all her house with her increase from generation to generation, and the storerooms with her treasures.
敬畏主必使他的全家充滿世代的福分,使他的庫房盈滿主的珍寶。
1:22
Corona sapientiæ timor Domini, replens pacem et salutis fructum :
Unjust wrath can never be justified; For the sway of his wrath is his downfall.
不義的怒氣斷不能稱為有理,因為他怒氣的衝動,正是他傾覆的緣由。
1:23
et vidit, et dinumeravit eam : utraque autem sunt dona Dei.
A man that is longsuffering will bear for a season, And afterward gladness will spring up to him;
忍耐的人必暫且容讓,到後來歡欣必為他湧現。
1:24
Scientiam et intellectum prudentiæ sapientia compartietur, et gloriam tenentium se exaltat.
He will hide his words for a season, And the lips of many will tell forth his understanding.
他暫且隱藏自己的言語,眾人的口卻要傳揚他的明達。
1:25
Radix sapientiæ est timere Dominum, et rami illius longævi.
A parable of knowledge is in the treasures of wisdom; But godliness is an abomination to a sinner.
知識的箴言藏在智慧的庫府中;敬虔在罪人看來卻是可憎的。
1:26
In thesauris sapientiæ intellectus et scientiæ religiositas : execratio autem peccatoribus sapientia.
If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, And the Lord will give her to you freely:
你若渴慕智慧,就當遵守誡命,主必將智慧白白賜給你。
1:27
Timor Domini expellit peccatum :
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction; And in faith and meekness is his good pleasure.
因為敬畏主就是智慧與教誨,祂所喜悅的乃是信實與謙和。
1:28
nam qui sine timore est non poterit justificari : iracundia enim animositatis illius subversio illius est.
Disobey not the fear of the Lord; And come not to him with a double heart.
不可違背敬畏主之道,也不可懷著二心親近祂。
1:29
Usque in tempus sustinebit patiens, et postea redditio jucunditatis.
Be not a hypocrite in the mouths of men; And take good heed to your lips.
不可在眾人面前作偽君子,要謹守你嘴脣的言語。
1:30
Bonus sensus usque in tempus abscondet verba illius, et labia multorum enarrabunt sensum illius.
Exalt not yourself, lest you fall, And bring dishonor upon your soul; And so the Lord will reveal your secrets, And will cast you down in the midst of the congregation; Because you came not to the fear of the Lord, And your heart was full of deceit.
不可自高自大,免得跌倒,使你的魂蒙受羞辱;如此,主必揭露你隱密的事,在會眾中把你擊倒,因為你不存敬畏主的心前來,你的心卻充滿詭詐。
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