Ordsprogene 10
1 En viis Søn glæder sin Fader, men en daarlig Søn er sin Moders Bedrøvelse.
The proverbs of Solomon [Peaceable, Recompense]. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Ugudeliges Liggendefæ gavner intet, men Retfærdighed redder fra Døden.
Treasures of ethical wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 Herren lader ikke den retfærdiges Sjæl hungre, men de ugudeliges Begærlighed støder han tilbage.
Adonai will not allow the soul of the upright to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
4 Den, som arbejder med lad Haand, bliver fattig; men de flittiges Haand gør rig.
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
5 Den, som samler om Sommeren, er en klog Søn; den, som sover om Høsten, er en Søn, der gør Skam.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
6 Velsignelser ere over den retfærdiges Hoved, men Vold skjuler de ugudeliges Mund.
Blessings are on the head of the upright, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 Den retfærdiges Ihukommelse er til Velsignelse; men de ugudeliges Navn smuldrer hen.
The memory of the upright is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 Den, som er viis af Hjerte, tager imod Budene; men den, som er en Daare i sin Mund, styrtes.
The wise in heart receives mitzvot ·instructions·, but a chattering fool will fall.
9 Den, som vandrer i Oprigtighed, vandrer tryggelig; men den, som gaar Krogveje, bliver røbet.
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 Den, som giver Vink med Øjet, foraarsager Krænkelse; og den, som er en Daare i sin Mund, styrtes.
One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
11 Den retfærdiges Mund er Livets Kilde, men Vold skjuler de ugudeliges Mund.
The mouth of the upright is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
12 Had opvækker Trætter, men Kærlighed skjuler alle Overtrædelser.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all rebellious breaches of relationships.
13 Paa den forstandiges Læber findes Visdom; men en Kæp er for den uforstandiges Ryg.
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
14 De vise gemme paa Kundskab; men for Daarens Mund er Undergang nær.
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
15 Den riges Gods er hans faste Stad; men de fattiges Armod er deres egen Undergang.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 Den retfærdiges Løn er til Livet; den ugudeliges Indtægt er til Synd.
The labor of the upright leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to habitual sin ·missing the mark·.
17 At bevare Tugt er Vej til Livet; men den, som lader Tilrettevisning fare, vildleder.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
18 Den, som dølger Had, har falske Læber, og den, som bringer ondt Rygte ud, er en Daare.
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 Hvor mange Ord ere, der lader Overtrædelse ikke af; men den, som sparer sine Læber, er klog.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellious breach of relationship, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
20 Den retfærdiges Tunge er udsøgt Sølv; de ugudeliges Hjerte er intet værd.
The tongue of the upright is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 Den retfærdiges Læber nære mange; men ved den uforstandige dø Daarer.
The lips of the upright feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22 Herrens Velsignelse gør rig, og han føjer ikke Smerte til den.
Adonai’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
23 Det er for Daaren som en Leg, naar han gør en skændig Ting; men den forstandige Mand har Visdom.
It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
24 Hvad den ugudelige frygter for, det skal komme over ham; men de retfærdiges Begæring skal Gud give ham.
What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the upright will be granted.
25 Naar Hvirvelvinden farer forbi, saa er den ugudelige ikke mere; men en retfærdig har en evig Grundvold.
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the upright stand firm forever.
26 Som Eddike er for Tænderne, og som Røg er for Øjnene, saa er den lade for dem, som udsende ham.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
27 Herrens Frygt lægger Dage til; men de ugudeliges Aar forkortes.
The fear of Adonai prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28 De retfærdiges Forventelse er Glæde, men de ugudeliges Haab forgaar.
The prospect of the upright is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
29 En fast Borg er Herrens Vej for den retskafne, men Fordærvelse for dem, som gøre Uret.
The way of Adonai is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of vain striving of iniquity.
30 Den retfærdige skal ikke rokkes evindelig; men de ugudelige skulle ikke bo i Landet.
The upright will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
31 Den retfærdiges Mund fremfører Visdom, men den Tunge, som taler forvendte Ting, skal udryddes.
The mouth of the upright produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 Den retfærdiges Læber kende, hvad der er velbehageligt, men de ugudeliges Mund fremfører forvendte Ting.
The lips of the upright know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
