Ordsprogene 12
1 At elske Tugt er at elske Kundskab, at hade Revselse er dumt.
Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2 Den gode vinder Yndest hos HERREN, den rænkefulde dømmer han skyldig.
A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3 Ingen staar fast ved Gudløshed, men retfærdiges Rod skal aldrig rokkes.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
4 En duelig Kvinde er sin Ægtemands Krone, en daarlig er som Edder i hans Ben.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
5 Retfærdiges Tanker er Ret, gudløses Opspind er Svig.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 Gudløses Ord er paa Lur efter Blod, retsindiges Mund skal bringe dem Frelse.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 Gudløse styrtes og er ikke mer, retfærdiges Hus staar fast.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 For sin Klogskab prises en Mand, til Spot bliver den, hvis Vid er vrangt.
A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
9 Hellere overses, naar man holder Træl, end optræde stort, naar man mangler Brød.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
10 Den retfærdige føler med sit Kvæg, gudløses Hjerte er grumt.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 Den mættes med Brød, som dyrker sin Jord, uden Vid er den, der jager efter Tomhed.
He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
12 De ondes Fæstning jævnes med Jorden, de retfærdiges Rod holder Stand.
The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 I Læbernes Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige undslipper Nøden.
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
14 Af sin Munds Frugt mættes en Mand med godt, et Menneske faar, som hans Hænder har øvet.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 Daarens Færd behager ham selv, den vise hører paa Raad.
The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 En Daare giver straks sin Krænkelse Luft, den kloge spottes og lader som intet.
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 Den sanddru fremfører, hvad der er ret, det falske Vidne kommer med Svig.
He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18 Mangens Snak er som Sværdhug, de vises Tunge læger.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 Sanddru Læbe bestaar for evigt, Løgnetunge et Øjeblik.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 De, som smeder ondt, har Svig i Hjertet; de, der stifter Fred, har Glæde.
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 Den retfærdige times der intet ondt, gudløse oplever Vanheld paa Vanheld.
There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
22 Løgnelæber er HERREN en Gru, de ærlige har hans Velbehag.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.
23 Den kloge dølger sin Kundskab, Taabers Hjerte udraaber Daarskab.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 De flittiges Haand skal raade, den lade tvinges til Hoveriarbejde.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Hjertesorg bøjer til Jorden, et venligt Ord gør glad.
Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
26 Den retfærdige vælger sin Græsgang, gudløses Vej vildleder dem selv.
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 Ladhed opskræmmer intet Vildt, men kosteligt Gods faar den flittige tildelt.
The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
28 Paa Retfærds Sti er der Liv, til Døden fører den onde Vej.
In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
