Ordsprogene 12
1 Hvo, som elsker Tugt, elsker Kundskab; men hvo, som hader Revselse, er ufornuftig.
If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!
2 Den gode vinder Velbehag af Herren; men den rænkefulde Mand finder Fordømmelse.
The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.
3 Et Menneske befæstes ikke ved Ugudelighed; men de retfærdiges Rod rokkes ikke.
Wickedness doesn't provide security, but those who live right are deeply rooted and cannot be moved.
4 En duelig Hustru er sin Mands Krone; men naar hun beskæmmer ham, er hun som Raaddenhed i hans Ben.
A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.
5 De retfærdiges Tanker ere Ret; de ugudeliges Raadslag er Svig.
Good people make plans that are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.
6 De ugudeliges Tale er om at lure paa Blod; men de oprigtiges Mund bringer Redning.
The words of the wicked are like a violent ambush, but those of honest people save them.
7 De ugudelige skulle omkastes, saa at de ikke ere mere til; men de retfærdiges Hus skal bestaa.
The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.
8 En Mand roses efter sin Forstands Beskaffenhed; men den, som er forvendt i Hjertet, bliver til Foragt.
People are appreciated for talking sense, but those with perverted minds are despised.
9 Den, som er ringe agtet og har en Træl, er bedre faren end den, som ærer sig selv og fattes Brød.
Better to be a humble man serving himself than a boastful man who has nothing to eat.
10 Den retfærdige har Omsorg for sit Kvægs Liv; men de ugudeliges Barmhjertighed er Grusomhed.
Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.
11 Den, som dyrker sin Jord, mættes med Brød; men den, som løber efter Løsgængere, fattes Forstand.
If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.
12 Den ugudelige attraar Snaren, der er lagt for de onde; men de retfærdige slaa Rod.
Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.
13 I Læbers Forsyndelse er der en Snare for den onde; men den retfærdige skal komme ud af Angest.
The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.
14 En Mand skal mættes med godt af sin Munds Frugt, og hvad et Menneskes Hænder have fortjent, skal gengældes ham.
What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.
15 Daarens Vej er ret i hans egne Øjne, men den, som hører efter Raad, er viis.
Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
16 Daarens Fortørnelse giver sig til Kende samme Dag; men den, som skjuler Forsmædelse er klog.
Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.
17 Den, som aander Trofasthed, forkynder, hvad Ret er; men et falsk Vidne forkynder Svig.
Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
18 Der er den, som taler ubetænksomme Ord, der ere som Kaardestik; men de vises Tunge er Lægedom.
Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
19 Sandheds Læbe bestaar altid; men Falskheds Tunge bliver kun et Øjeblik.
Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.
20 Der er Svig i deres Hjerte; som optænke ondt; men for dem, som raade til Fred, er der Glæde.
Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
21 Den retfærdige skal ingen som helst Ulykke vederfares; men de ugudelige have fuldt op af ondt.
No harm comes to the good, but trouble fills the wicked.
22 Falske Læber ere Herren en Vederstyggelighed; men de, som handle trolig, ere ham en Velbehagelighed.
The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
23 Et klogt Menneske skjuler sin Kundskab; men Daarers Hjerte udraaber deres Daarskab.
If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
24 De flittiges Haand skal komme til at herske; men Ladhed skal vorde trælbunden.
Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.
25 Bekymring i en Mands Hjerte nedbøjer det; men et godt Ord glæder det.
If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.
26 Den retfærdige vejleder sin Ven; men de ugudeliges Vej vildleder dem selv.
Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.
27 Den lade skal ikke stege sin Jagt; men den flittige er en dyrebar Skat for et Menneske.
Lazy people don't catch their prey, but if you work hard you can become rich.
28 Paa Retfærdigheds Sti er Liv, og dens banede Vej er ikke til Døden.
The path of right leads to life, it doesn't lead to death.
