德训篇大纲
Outline of Sirach
序言
Prologue
第一卷(第1–23章)
Book One (1–23)
一、第一部分(1:1–4:10)
I. Part I (1:1–4:10)
A. 智慧源于神(1:1–10)
A. The Divine Origin of Wisdom (1:1–10)
B. 敬畏主:智慧的开端与终点(1:11–30)
B. The Fear of the Lord: The Beginning and End of Wisdom (1:11–30)
C. 在试炼中信靠神(2:1–18)
C. Trusting God amid Trials (2:1–18)
D. 孝敬父母(3:1–16)
D. Honoring Father and Mother (3:1–16)
E. 谦卑与骄傲(3:17–31)
E. Humility and Pride (3:17–31)
F. 施舍与正义(4:1–10)
F. Almsgiving and Justice (4:1–10)
二、第二部分(4:11–6:17)
II. Part II (4:11–6:17)
A. 智慧女士慈母般的管教(4:11–19)
A. Lady Wisdom’s Motherly Discipline (4:11–19)
B. 论羞耻与适时发言(4:20–31)
B. On Shame and Timely Speech (4:20–31)
C. 反对自恃、欺骗性的言语与放纵的情欲(5:1–6:4)
C. Against Presumption, Deceptive Speech, and Unruly Passions (5:1–6:4)
D. 真正的友谊(6:5–17)
D. Authentic Friendship (6:5–17)
三、第三部分(6:18–14:19)
III. Part III (6:18–14:19)
A. 智慧女士的管教是通往喜乐之路(6:18–37)
A. Lady Wisdom’s Discipline as Path to Joy (6:18–37)
B. 行善避恶(7:1–17)
B. Do Good, Avoid Evil (7:1–17)
C. 论家庭生活:对家人、祭司和穷人的责任(7:18–36)
C. On Domestic Life: Duties to Family, Priests, and the Poor (7:18–36)
D. 以明智待人(8:1–19)
D. Prudence in Relating to Others (8:1–19)
E. 与女性、朋友、罪人和邻舍相处(9:1–18)
E. Relationships with Women, Friends, Sinners, and Neighbors (9:1–18)
F. 论统治者、骄傲、尊荣与谦卑(10:1–11:1)
F. On Rulers, Pride, Honor, and Humility (10:1–11:1)
G. 论骗人的表象与信靠神的护理(11:2–28)
G. On Deceptive Appearances and Trusting in God’s Providence (11:2–28)
H. 分辨朋友与仇敌(11:29–12:18)
H. Discerning Friends from Enemies (11:29–12:18)
I. 提防富人和权贵(13:1–14:2)
I. Beware of the Rich and Powerful (13:1–14:2)
J. 明智地运用财富:论吝啬与慷慨(14:3–19)
J. Using Wealth Wisely: On Stinginess and Liberality (14:3–19)
四、第四部分(14:20–23:28)
IV. Part IV (14:20–23:28)
A. 追求智慧女士(14:20–15:10)
A. Courting Lady Wisdom (14:20–15:10)
B. 人的自由意志与神的正义(15:11–16:23)
B. Human Free Will and Divine Justice (15:11–16:23)
i. 论善恶的起源(15:11–20)
i. On the Origin of Good and Evil (15:11–20)
ii. 罪人的结局(16:1–23)
ii. The Fate of Sinners (16:1–23)
C. 神的智慧、正义与怜悯(16:24–18:14)
C. God’s Wisdom, Justice, and Mercy (16:24–18:14)
i. 神创造人所彰显的智慧、正义与怜悯(16:24–17:14)
i. In His Creation of Man (16:24–17:14)
ii. 神施行赏罚所彰显的智慧、正义与怜悯(17:15–18:14)
ii. In His Rewards and Punishments (17:15–18:14)
D. 言行中的明智与正直(18:15–19:17)
D. Prudence and Integrity in Words and Deeds (18:15–19:17)
i. 施予要仁厚,筹划要谨慎(18:15–29)
i. Give Graciously, Plan Cautiously (18:15–29)
ii. 实行节制,避免闲言(18:30–19:17)
ii. Exercise Temperance, Avoid Gossip (18:30–19:17)
E. 真假智慧(19:18–30)
E. True and False Wisdom (19:18–30)
F. 沉默与言谈中的智慧(20:1–31)
F. Wisdom in Silence and Speech (20:1–31)
i. 何时发言;得与失(20:1–17)
i. When to Talk; Gain and Loss (20:1–17)
ii. 得体与不得体的言谈(20:18–32)
ii. Appropriate and Inappropriate Talk (20:18–32)
G. 智者与愚昧人(21:1–22:18)
G. The Wise and the Foolish (21:1–22:18)
i. 罪欺骗人的道路(21:1–28)
i. Sin’s Deceptive Path (21:1–28)
ii. 愚昧人偏离正道的道路(22:1–18)
ii. The Fool’s Wayward Path (22:1–18)
H. 维护友谊(22:19–26)
H. Preserving Friendship (22:19–26)
I. 对思想、言语和行为的自制(22:27–23:28)
I. Self-Control over Thoughts, Words, and Deeds (22:27–23:28)
i. 祈求自制;罪恶的言语(22:27–23:15)
i. Prayer for Self-Control; Sinful Speech (22:27–23:15)
ii. 性方面的罪;通奸及其后果(23:16–28)
ii. Sexual Sins; Adultery and Its Consequences (23:16–28)
第二卷(第24–43章)
Book Two (24–43)
五、第五部分(24:1–33:17)
V. Part V (24:1–33:17)
A. 智慧女士的赞美诗(24:1–34)
A. Lady Wisdom’s Hymn of Praise (24:1–34)
i. 从天上到地上(24:1–18)
i. From Heaven to Earth (24:1–18)
ii. 智慧的筵席(24:19–34)
ii. Wisdom’s Feast (24:19–34)
B. 人际关系中的智慧(25:1–12)
B. Wisdom in Interpersonal Relations (25:1–12)
C. 论善良与邪恶的女性(25:13–26:27)
C. On Good and Evil Women (25:13–26:27)
i. 邪恶的妻子(25:13–26)
i. The Wicked Wife (25:13–26)
ii. 贤德的妻子;邪恶的妻子;任性的女儿(26:1–18)
ii. The Virtuous Wife; the Wicked Wife; the Headstrong Daughter (26:1–18)
iii. 呼吁男性在性方面保持正直(26:19–27)
iii. Calling Men to Sexual Integrity (26:19–27)
D. 与人交往时诚实正直(26:28–27:15)
D. Honesty and Integrity in Dealing with Others (26:28–27:15)
E. 破坏友谊的行为(27:16–28:26)
E. Offenses against Friendship (27:16–28:26)
i. 背叛、欺骗与愤怒(27:16–28:7)
i. Betrayal, Deceit, and Anger (27:16–28:7)
ii. 争端与诽谤(28:8–26)
ii. Strife and Slander (28:8–26)
F. 借出与借入;施舍与贷款担保(29:1–20)
F. Lending and Borrowing; Almsgiving and Guaranteeing Loans (29:1–20)
G. 论独立生活与养育儿女(29:21–30:13)
G. On Living Independently and Raising Children (29:21–30:13)
H. 健康与内心喜乐而非财富带来幸福生活(30:14–31:11)
H. Health and Gladness of Heart, Not Wealth, Lead to a Happy Life (30:14–31:11)
I. 宴席上饮食饮酒的得体礼仪(31:12–32:13)
I. Proper Etiquette with Food and Wine at Banquets (31:12–32:13)
J. 敬畏主、遵守律法并信靠神的护理(32:14–33:17)
J. Fearing the Lord, Keeping the Law, and Trusting in Divine Providence (32:14–33:17)
六、第六部分(33:18–38:23)
VI. Part VI (33:18–38:23)
A. 保持独立与管教奴隶(33:18–31)
A. Maintaining Independence and Disciplining Slaves (33:18–31)
B. 不要相信梦境;旅行与敬畏主(34:1–17)
B. Do Not Trust in Dreams; Travel and Fear of the Lord (34:1–17)
C. 真正的敬拜:合宜的祭物、合乎德行的生活与谦卑的祷告(34:18–35:20)
C. True Worship: Worthy Sacrifices, Virtuous Life, and Humble Prayer (34:18–35:20)
D. 为民族得拯救而祷告(36:1–17)
D. Prayer for National Deliverance (36:1–17)
E. 论选择妻子、朋友与顾问(36:18–37:15)
E. On Choosing a Wife, Friends, and Counselors (36:18–37:15)
F. 论智慧与节制欲望(37:16–31)
F. On Wisdom and Restraining One’s Appetites (37:16–31)
G. 论医生、疾病与死亡(38:1–23)
G. On Physicians, Sickness, and Death (38:1–23)
七、第七部分(38:24–43:33)
VII. Part VII (38:24–43:33)
A. 手工行业与文士的智慧(38:24–39:11)
A. Manual Trades and the Wisdom of the Scribe (38:24–39:11)
B. 赞美创造万有的神(39:12–35)
B. Praise of God, Creator of All (39:12–35)
C. 人生的忧乐终结于死亡(40:1–41:13)
C. Life’s Sorrows and Joys End in Death (40:1–41:13)
i. 人的忧愁与喜乐(40:1–30)
i. Human Sorrow and Joy (40:1–30)
ii. 死亡(41:1–13)
ii. Death (41:1–13)
D. 当有与不当有的羞耻;父亲与女儿(41:14–42:14)
D. Good and Bad Shame; Fathers and Daughters (41:14–42:14)
E. 神奇妙的创造之工(42:15–43:33)
E. God’s Wondrous Work of Creation (42:15–43:33)
i. 诸天(42:15–43:12)
i. The Heavens (42:15–43:12)
ii. 大地(43:13–33)
ii. The Earth (43:13–33)
第三卷(第44–50章)
Book Three (44–50)
八、第八部分(44:1–50:29)
VIII. Part VIII (44:1–50:29)
A. 赞美以色列的先祖(44:1–15)
A. Praise of Israel’s Forefathers (44:1–15)
B. 早期先祖:以诺、挪亚、亚伯拉罕、以撒与雅各(44:16–23)
B. The Early Patriarchs: Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (44:16–23)
C. 出埃及的英雄(45:1–26)
C. Heroes of the Exodus (45:1–26)
i. 摩西(45:1–5)
i. Moses (45:1–5)
ii. 亚伦与非尼哈(45:6–26)
ii. Aaron and Phinehas (45:6–26)
D. 从征服迦南到王国时期:约书亚、迦勒、士师与撒母耳(46:1–20)
D. From Conquest to Kingdom: Joshua, Caleb, the Judges, and Samuel (46:1–20)
E. 大卫王国(47:1–11)
E. The Davidic Kingdom (47:1–11)
F. 所罗门与分裂的王国(47:12–25)
F. Solomon and the Divided Kingdom (47:12–25)
G. 北国以色列:以利亚与以利沙(48:1–16)
G. The Northern Kingdom of Israel: Elijah and Elisha (48:1–16)
H. 南国犹大:希西家与以赛亚(48:17–25)
H. The Southern Kingdom of Judah: Hezekiah and Isaiah (48:17–25)
I. 约西亚王与众先知;追念古代英雄(49:1–16)
I. King Josiah and the Prophets; Recalling Ancient Heroes (49:1–16)
J. 大祭司西缅(50:1–24)
J. Simon the High Priest (50:1–24)
K. 犹大的邻邦;作者跋语(50:25–29)
K. Judah’s Neighbors; Author’s Postscript (50:25–29)
结语(第51章)
Epilogue (51)
A. 感恩祷告(51:1–12)
A. Prayer of Thanksgiving (51:1–12)
B. 赞美诗
B. Psalm of Praise
C. 作者寻求智慧(51:13–30)
C. The Author’s Search for Wisdom (51:13–30)