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《弟子规》中英文版

第四章 信(2)

凡道字。重且舒。

When you speak, say the words clearly; distinctly and smoothly they flow.

I must speak clearly and to the point.

勿急疾。勿模糊。

If you talk too fast, no one will heed you; the same if you mumble too low.

I must not talk too fast or mumble.

彼说长。此说短。

Some like to talk about good points, others like to find faults, big and small.

Some like to talk about the good points of others,

while some like to talk about the faults of others.

不关己。莫闲管。

If something is none of your business, simply pay no attention at all.

If it is none of my business, I will not get involved.

见人善。即思齐。纵去远。以渐跻。

When you see the good points of others, You should strive to imitate them.

Though you don't match up to them now. Persevere and one day you'll catch up.

When I see others do good deeds, I must think about following their example.

纵去远。以渐跻。

Though you don't match up to them now. Persevere and one day you'll catch up.

Even though my own achievements are still far behind those of others,

I am getting closer.

见人恶。即内省。

When you notice bad habits in others, reflect on your own shortcomings.

When I see others do wrong, I must immediately reflect upon myself.

有则改。无加警。

If you have the same faults, correct them.

If not, never let them arise.

If I have made the same mistake, I will correct it.

If not, I will take extra care to not make the same mistake.

唯德学。唯才艺。

If your virtue, learning and talents

Don't measure up to others, when my morals, conduct, knowledge, and skills

不如人。当自砺。

Then spur yourself to work harder.

Accept nothing less than your best.

Seem not as good as those of others, I will encourage myself to be better.

〈信〉原文:

凡出言信为先 诈与妄 奚可焉 话说多 不如少 惟其是 勿佞巧

奸巧语秽污词 市井气 切戒之

见未真勿轻言 知未的 勿轻传 事非宜 勿轻诺 茍轻诺 进退错

凡道字重且舒 勿急疾 勿模糊 彼说长 此说短 不关己 莫闲管

见人善即思齐 纵去远 以渐跻 见人恶 即内省 有则改 无加警

唯德学唯才艺 不如人 当自砺 若衣服 若饮食 不如人 勿生戚

闻过怒闻誉乐 损友来 益友却 闻誉恐 闻过欣 直谅士 渐相亲

无心非名为错 有心非 名为恶 过能改 归于无 倘掩饰 增一辜

解说:

凡是开口说话,首先要讲究信用,欺诈不实的言语,在社会上可以永远行得通吗?话说得多不如说的少,凡事实实在在,不要讲些不合实际的花言巧语,另外,奸邪巧辩的言语,脏不雅的词句及无赖之徒通俗的口气,都要切实戒除掉。

还未看到事情的真相,不轻易发表意见,对于事情了解的不够清楚,不轻易传播出去,觉得事情不恰当,不要轻易答应,如果轻易答应就会使自己进退两难。谈吐说话要稳重而且舒畅,不要说得太快太急,或者说得字句模糊不清,让人听得不清楚或会错意。遇到别人谈论别人的是非好坏时,如果与已无关就不要多管闲事。

看见他人的优点行为,心中就升起向他看齐的好念头,虽然目前还差得很远,只要肯努力就能渐渐赶上。不论大善或小善,都要有思齐的信心和励行的勇气,小善切戒轻呼不做,而行大善的机会来了也要及时把握,尽心尽力勉强而之。

看见他人犯了罪恶的时候 ,心里先反省自己,如果也犯同样的过错,就立刻改掉,如果没有就更加警觉不犯同样的过错。

当道德学问和才艺不如他人时 ,应该自我督促努力赶上,至于穿的衣服和吃的饮食不如他人时,可以不用担心、郁闷。

听见别人说我的过错就生气,称赞我就高兴,这样不好的朋友就会越来越多,真诚有益的朋友就不敢和我们在一起。如果听到别人称赞我先自我反省,生怕自己没有这些优点,只是空有虚名;当听到别人批评我的过错时,心里却欢喜接受,那么正直诚实的人就越喜欢和我们亲近。

不是有心故意做错的,称为过错;若是明知故犯的,便是罪恶。不小心犯了过错,能勇于改正就会越改越少,渐归于无过,如果故意掩盖过错,那反而又增加一项掩饰的罪过了。

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