Proverbs 11:27

Chinese Bible TNV 2012 (Traditional) (客語聖經 – 現代臺灣客語譯本，新舊約全書客語聖經 – 漢字版)

渴慕良善，必得恩惠； 尋求邪惡，禍患臨頭。

这是什么意思？

This verse says that if you work hard to do good things, people will like you, but if you try to do bad things, bad things will come back to you. It is part of the Book of Proverbs, which provides wise advice for living.

儿童解释

Imagine you're planting seeds. If you plant seeds of kindness, you'll get flowers of friendship. But if you plant seeds of meanness, you'll get weeds of trouble. That's what this verse is saying!

历史背景

The Book of Proverbs was written by King Solomon and other wise men in ancient Israel, around 950-450 BC. It was intended to guide the Israelites in living wisely and ethically, emphasizing the importance of seeking good over evil.

今日应用

In today's world, this could mean that if you are diligent in your work and kind to your colleagues, you might get a promotion. However, if you try to sabotage others, you might end up facing the consequences of your actions.

主题

• wisdom
• consequences
• good deeds
• favor
• avoidance of evil
• ethical living

相关经文

• Matthew 5:16
• Proverbs 12:21
• Romans 12:19
• Proverbs 28:18
• Ephesians 4:29

常见问题

How can I apply Proverbs 11:27 to my daily life?

You can apply this verse by being diligent in doing good deeds and treating others kindly, which can lead to positive outcomes and favor from others.

Why does seeking mischief result in bad things coming back?

Seeking mischief often leads to negative outcomes because it disrupts peace and harmony, and such actions can lead to consequences that reflect the negativity of the deeds.

Who wrote Proverbs 11:27?

While the authorship is not definitively known, it is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, as part of the collection of wise sayings in the Book of Proverbs.

What is the main message of Proverbs 11:27?

The main message is that our actions have consequences. Seeking good leads to positive outcomes and favor, while seeking mischief leads to negative consequences.