Mudre Izreke 29
1 Čovjek koji, po opomeni, ostaje tvrdoglav, u tren će se slomiti, i neće mu biti spasa.
The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
2 Narod se veseli kad se množe pravednici, a puk uzdiše kad zavlada opaki.
When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
3 Čovjek koji ljubi mudrost, veseli oca svoga, a koji se druži s bludnicama, rasipa imetak.
The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
4 Kralj pravicom održava državu, a ruši je čovjek koji nameće daće.
A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
5 Čovjek koji laska bližnjemu svome razapinje mrežu stopama njegovim.
A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
6 U grijehu je zamka zlu čovjeku, a pravednik likuje i veseli se.
A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
7 Pravednik razumije pravo malenih, a opaki ne shvaća spoznaju.
The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8 Podsmjevači uzbunjuju grad, a mudri stišavaju srdžbu.
Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9 Kad se mudrac parbi s bezumnikom, il' se srdio, il' se smijao, svejednako mira nema.
A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10 Krvopije mrze poštenoga, a pravednici mu se za život brinu.
Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11 Bezumnik izlijeva sav svoj gnjev, a mudrac susteže svoju srdžbu.
A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12 Ako vladalac posluša riječ lažljivu, sve mu sluge postaju opake.
A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13 Siromah se i gulikoža susreću: Jahve obojici prosvjetljuje oči.
The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14 Kralj koji sudi siromasima po istini ima prijesto čvrst dovijeka.
The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15 Šiba i ukor podaruju mudrost, a razuzdan mladić sramoti majku svoju.
The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
16 Kad se množe opaki, množi se i grijeh, ali pravednici promatraju propast njihovu.
When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17 Ukori sina svoga, i zadovoljit će te i dati radost duši tvojoj.
Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18 Kad objave nema, narod se razuzda, a blago onome tko se drži Zakona!
When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19 Samim se riječima sluga ne popravlja, jer se ne pokorava iako umom shvaća.
A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20 Jesi li vidio čovjeka brza na riječima? I bezumnik ima više nade nego on.
Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
21 Tko mazi slugu svoga od djetinjstva bit će mu poslije neposlušan.
Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22 Gnjevljiv čovjek zameće svađu, a naprasit čovjek počini mnoge grijehe.
A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23 Oholost ponizuje čovjeka, a ponizan duhom postiže časti.
Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Tko s lupežom plijen dijeli, mrzi sebe samog: čuje proklinjanje i ništa ne otkriva.
Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
25 Strah čovjeku postavlja zamku, a tko se uzda u Jahvu, nalazi okrilje.
Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26 Mnogi traže milost vladaočevu, ali Jahve dijeli pravdu svakome.
Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
27 Nepravednik je mrzak pravednicima, a pravednik je mrzak opakima.
The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
