Mudre Izreke 3
1 Sine moj, ne zaboravljaj moje pouke, i tvoje srce neka čuva moje zapovijedi,
My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
2 jer će ti produljiti dane i životne godine i podariti spokojstvo.
Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
3 Neka te ne ostavljaju dobrota i vjernost, objesi ih sebi oko vrata, upiši ih na ploču srca svoga.
Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.
4 Tako ćeš steći ugled i uspjeti pred Božjim i ljudskim očima.
That way you'll gain a good reputation and be appreciated by both God and people.
5 Uzdaj se u Jahvu svim srcem i ne oslanjaj se na vlastiti razbor.
Put your trust totally in the Lord—don't rely on what you think you know!
6 Misli na nj na svim svojim putovima i on će ispraviti tvoje staze.
Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.
7 Ne umišljaj da si mudar: boj se Jahve i kloni se zla.
Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.
8 To će biti lijek tvome tijelu i okrepa tvojim kostima.
Then you will have healed and be made strong.
9 Časti Jahvu svojim blagom i prvinama svega svojeg prirasta.
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all the crops you grow.
10 I tvoje će žitnice biti prepune i tvoje će se kace prelijevati novim vinom.
Then your barns will be filled with produce, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 Sine moj, ne odbacuj Jahvine opomene i nemoj da ti omrzne njegov ukor.
My son, don't reject the Lord's discipline or resent it when he corrects you,
12 Jer koga Jahve ljubi onoga i kori, kao otac sina koga voli.
for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.
13 Blago čovjeku koji je stekao mudrost i čovjeku koji je zadobio razboritost.
Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
14 Jer bolje je steći nju nego steći srebro, i veći je dobitak ona i od zlata.
for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
15 Skupocjenija je od bisera, i što je god tvojih dragocjenosti, s njome se porediti ne mogu;
She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
16 dug joj je život u desnoj ruci, a u lijevoj bogatstvo i čast.
She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
17 Njezini su putovi putovi miline i sve su njene staze pune spokoja.
She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
18 Životno je drvo onima koji se nje drže i sretan je onaj tko je zadrži.
Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
19 Jahve je mudrošću utemeljio zemlju i umom utvrdio nebesa;
It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.
20 njegovim su se znanjem otvorili bezdani i oblaci osuli rosom.
It was through his knowledge the waters of the deep were broken open, and the clouds sent down the dew.
21 Sine moj, ne gubi to iz očiju, sačuvaj razbor i oprez.
My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
22 I bit će život tvojoj duši i ures vratu tvome.
for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
23 Bez straha ćeš tada kročiti svojim putem i noga ti se neće spoticati.
You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.
24 Kad legneš, nećeš se plašiti, i kad zaspiš, slatko ćeš snivati.
When you rest, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Ne boj se nenadne strahote ni nagle propasti kad stigne bezbožnike.
You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,
26 Jer će ti Jahve biti uzdanje i čuvat će nogu tvoju od zamke.
for the Lord will be the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.
27 Ne uskrati dobročinstva potrebitim kad god to možeš učiniti.
Don't hold back good from those who deserve it when it's something you have the power to do.
28 Ne reci svome bližnjemu: “Idi i dođi opet, sjutra ću ti dati”, kad možeš već sada.
Don't tell your neighbor, “Go away. Come back tomorrow and then I'll give it to you,” when you've already got it.
29 Ne kuj zla svome bližnjemu dok on bez straha kod tebe boravi.
Don't plan to harm your neighbor who lives nearby and trusts you.
30 Ne pravdaj se ni s kim bez razloga ako ti nije učinio nikakva zla.
Don't quarrel with anybody for no reason, when they haven't done anything to hurt you.
31 Nemoj zavidjeti nasilniku niti slijediti njegove pute,
Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
32 jer su Jahvi mrski pokvarenjaci, a prisan je s pravednima.
For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
33 Jahvino je prokletstvo na domu bezbožnika, a blagoslov u stanu pravednika.
The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
34 S podsmjevačima on se podsmijeva, a poniznima dariva milost.
He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
35 Mudri će baštiniti čast, a bezumnici snositi sramotu.
The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
