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《北山 - Bei Shan》 | English translation: James Legge [?] | Books referencing 《北山》 Library Resources |
| 1 | 北山: |
涉彼北山、言采其杞。 偕偕士子、朝夕從事。 王事靡盬、憂我父母。 |
| Bei Shan: |
I ascend that northern hill, And gather the medlars. An officer, strong and vigorous, Morning and evening I am engaged in service. The king's business is not to be slackly performed; And my parents are left in sorrow. | |
| 2 | 北山: |
溥天之下、莫非王土。 率土之濱、莫非王臣。 大夫不均、我從事獨賢。 |
| Bei Shan: |
Under the wide heaven, All is the king's land. Within the sea-boundaries of the land, All are the king's servants. His great officers are unfair, - Making me serve thus as if I alone were worthy. | |
| 3 | 北山: |
四牡彭彭、王事傍傍。 嘉我未老、鮮我方將。 旅力方剛、經營四方。 |
| Bei Shan: |
My four horses never halt; The king's business allows no rest. They praise me as not yet old; They think few like me in vigour. While the backbone retains its strength, I must plan and labour in all parts of the kingdom. | |
| 4 | 北山: |
或燕燕居息、或盡瘁事國。 或息偃在床、或不已于行。 |
| Bei Shan: |
Some enjoy their ease and rest, And some are worn out in the service of the State; Some rest and loll upon their couches, And some never cease marching about. | |
| 5 | 北山: |
或不知叫號、或慘慘劬勞。 或棲遲偃仰、或王事鞅掌。 |
| Bei Shan: |
Some never hear a sound, And some are cruelly toiled; Some lazily roost, on their backs looking up, And some are all-bustled in the service of the king. | |
| 6 | 北山: |
或湛樂飲酒、或慘慘畏咎。 或出入風議、或靡事不為。 |
| Bei Shan: |
Some indulge long in pleasure and drinking, And some are miserable, in apprehension of blame; Some, at home and abroad, pass critical remarks, And some have everything to do. |
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