Mudre Izreke 29
1 Čovjek koji, po opomeni, ostaje tvrdoglav, u tren će se slomiti, i neće mu biti spasa.
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 Narod se veseli kad se množe pravednici, a puk uzdiše kad zavlada opaki.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 Čovjek koji ljubi mudrost, veseli oca svoga, a koji se druži s bludnicama, rasipa imetak.
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 Kralj pravicom održava državu, a ruši je čovjek koji nameće daće.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 Čovjek koji laska bližnjemu svome razapinje mrežu stopama njegovim.
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 U grijehu je zamka zlu čovjeku, a pravednik likuje i veseli se.
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 Pravednik razumije pravo malenih, a opaki ne shvaća spoznaju.
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Podsmjevači uzbunjuju grad, a mudri stišavaju srdžbu.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 Kad se mudrac parbi s bezumnikom, il' se srdio, il' se smijao, svejednako mira nema.
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 Krvopije mrze poštenoga, a pravednici mu se za život brinu.
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 Bezumnik izlijeva sav svoj gnjev, a mudrac susteže svoju srdžbu.
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 Ako vladalac posluša riječ lažljivu, sve mu sluge postaju opake.
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 Siromah se i gulikoža susreću: Jahve obojici prosvjetljuje oči.
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 Kralj koji sudi siromasima po istini ima prijesto čvrst dovijeka.
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 Šiba i ukor podaruju mudrost, a razuzdan mladić sramoti majku svoju.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 Kad se množe opaki, množi se i grijeh, ali pravednici promatraju propast njihovu.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Ukori sina svoga, i zadovoljit će te i dati radost duši tvojoj.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Kad objave nema, narod se razuzda, a blago onome tko se drži Zakona!
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 Samim se riječima sluga ne popravlja, jer se ne pokorava iako umom shvaća.
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Jesi li vidio čovjeka brza na riječima? I bezumnik ima više nade nego on.
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 Tko mazi slugu svoga od djetinjstva bit će mu poslije neposlušan.
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 Gnjevljiv čovjek zameće svađu, a naprasit čovjek počini mnoge grijehe.
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 Oholost ponizuje čovjeka, a ponizan duhom postiže časti.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 Tko s lupežom plijen dijeli, mrzi sebe samog: čuje proklinjanje i ništa ne otkriva.
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 Strah čovjeku postavlja zamku, a tko se uzda u Jahvu, nalazi okrilje.
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Mnogi traže milost vladaočevu, ali Jahve dijeli pravdu svakome.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27 Nepravednik je mrzak pravednicima, a pravednik je mrzak opakima.
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
