Ordsprogene 20
1 Vin er en Spotter, stærk Drik en Larmer, og hver som raver deraf, bliver ikke viis.
Wine turns you into a mocker, alcohol makes you aggressive; you're stupid to be deceived by drink.
2 Den Forfærdelse, en Konge vækker, er som en ung Løves Brølen; den, som fortørner ham, synder imod sit Liv.
When a king gets terribly angry, he sounds like a roaring lion; anyone who makes him furious is liable to be killed.
3 Det er en Ære for en Mand at blive fra Trætte, men hver Daare vælter sig ind i den.
Avoiding conflict is the proper thing to do, but stupid people are quick to argue.
4 Fordi det er Vinter, vil den lade ikke pløje; om Høsten vil han søge, og der er intet.
Slackers don't sow when they should, so when harvest comes they don't have anything.
5 Raad i en Mands Hjerte er dybt Vand, men en forstandig Mand drager det op.
Discovering what someone is planning in their mind is like looking at deep water, but a person who has understanding will find out.
6 Mange Mennesker udraabe hver sin Kærlighed; men hvo finder en trofast Mand?
Many people tell you they're loyal, but can you find someone really trustworthy?
7 Den, som vandrer frem i sin Oprigtighed, er retfærdig; lyksalige ere hans Børn efter ham.
Good people live honestly; how happy are their children if they follow them.
8 En Konge, som sidder paa Domstolen, udskiller alle onde med sine Øjne.
When a king sits in judgment he recognizes all that isn't right.
9 Hvo kan sige: Jeg har renset mit Hjerte; jeg er ren for min Synd?
Who can claim, “I've made sure my conscience is clean; I've purified myself from sin”?
10 To Slags Vægt og to Slags Efa, de ere begge en Vederstyggelighed for Herren.
The Lord hates both dishonest weights and dishonest measures.
11 Ogsaa af sine Gerninger kendes den unge, om han er ren, og om hans Gerning er ret.
Even children reveal what they're like by what they do, whether their actions are good and right.
12 Et Øre, som hører, og et Øje, som ser, ogsaa dem begge har Herren gjort.
The Lord made our ears to hear and our eyes to see.
13 Elsk ikke Søvn, at du ikke skal blive fattig; slaa dine Øjne op, saa skal du mættes af Brød.
If you love sleeping you'll become poor. Wake up and get busy, and you'll have plenty to eat.
14 Det er slet! det er slet! siger Køberen; men naar han gaar bort, da roser han sig.
“It's really rubbish,” says the one buying, but afterwards goes and boasts to others about making a good deal.
15 Der er Guld og mange Perler til; men Kundskabs Læber ere et dyrebart Kar.
There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
16 Naar en gaar i Borgen for en fremmed, saa tag hans Klæder; og tag Pant af ham, naar det er for den ubekendte.
If someone guarantees a stranger's debt with their cloak, be sure to take it! Make sure you have whatever is pledged to foreigners!
17 Brød, tjent ved Bedrag, smager en Mand vel; men siden bliver hans Mund fuld af Grus.
Food you get by cheating may taste sweet, but afterwards it will be like a mouthful of gravel.
18 Beslutninger efter Raadslagning bestaa; før da Krig efter fornuftig Ledelse!
With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.
19 Den, der gaar om som en Bagvadsker, aabenbarer Hemmeligheder; og indlad dig ikke med den, som er aabenmundet.
A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.
20 Hvo som bander sin Fader eller sin Moder, hans Lampe skal udslukkes midt i Mørket.
Anyone who curses their father or mother will have their light put out and end in utter darkness.
21 Den Arv, som man i Førstningen higer efter, den skal ikke velsignes paa det sidste.
Wealth gained too soon won't do you any good in the end.
22 Sig ikke: Jeg vil betale ondt; bi efter Herren, og han skal frelse dig.
Don't say, “I'll get you back for doing me wrong.” Leave it to the Lord, and he'll help you.
23 To Slags Vægt er en Vederstyggelighed for Herren, og falske Vægtskaaler ere ikke gode.
The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
24 En Mands Gang er at Herren, og hvad forstaar et Menneske sig paa sin Vej?
The Lord shows us the way to go, so how would we decide for ourselves?
25 Det er Mennesket en Snare ubesindigt at sige: „Helligt!‟ og først efter Løfterne betænke det.
It's a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.
26 En viis Konge udskiller de ugudelige og lader Hjulet gaa over dem.
A wise king separates out the wicked by winnowing and punishes them by threshing.
27 Menneskens Aand er en Lampe fra Herren; den ransager alle Lønkamre i hans Indre.
The Lord's light shines on the conscience, revealing our deepest thoughts.
28 Miskundhed og Sandhed bevare en Konge, og han støtter sin Trone ved Miskundhed.
Trustworthy love and faithfulness keep a king safe; trustworthy love supports his rule.
29 En Pryd for de unge er deres Kraft, og et Smykke for de gamle ere de graa Haar.
Young men value their strength, but the old value even more the wisdom that comes with gray hair.
30 En Salvelse for den onde ere Striber af Saar og Slag, der trænge dybt ind i hans Krop.
Wounds and blows clean away what's evil; beatings clean what's deep down inside.
