The Goat and the Vine | 山羊与葡萄藤

English Original

A goat, straying in a vineyard, began to browse on the tender shoots of a vine laden with fine grapes.

"What have I done to you," said the vine, "that you harm me so? Is there not enough grass for you to feed on? Nevertheless, even if you eat every leaf and leave me bare, I shall still produce enough wine to pour over you when you are led to the altar for sacrifice."


中文翻译

一只山羊在葡萄园里游荡,开始啃食一株结满上好葡萄的葡萄藤的嫩芽。

葡萄藤说:“我做了什么对不起你的事,你要这样伤害我?难道没有足够的草供你吃吗?即便如此,就算你吃光我所有的叶子,让我变得光秃秃的,当你被带到祭坛献祭时,我仍将产出足够的酒来浇在你身上。”

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