Ordsprogene 12
1 At elske Tugt er at elske Kundskab, at hade Revselse er dumt.
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 Den gode vinder Yndest hos HERREN, den rænkefulde dømmer han skyldig.
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 not be moved.
4 En duelig Kvinde er sin Ægtemands Krone, en daarlig er som Edder i hans Ben.
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 Retfærdiges Tanker er Ret, gudløses Opspind er Svig.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 Gudløses Ord er paa Lur efter Blod, retsindiges Mund skal bringe dem Frelse.
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 Gudløse styrtes og er ikke mer, retfærdiges Hus staar fast.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, 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 wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Hellere overses, naar man holder Træl, end optræde stort, naar man mangler Brød.
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10 Den retfærdige føler med sit Kvæg, gudløses Hjerte er grumt.
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, 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 who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 De ondes Fæstning jævnes med Jorden, de retfærdiges Rod holder Stand.
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 I Læbernes Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige undslipper Nøden.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come 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. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
15 Daarens Færd behager ham selv, den vise hører paa Raad.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 En Daare giver straks sin Krænkelse Luft, den kloge spottes og lader som intet.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 Den sanddru fremfører, hvad der er ret, det falske Vidne kommer med Svig.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 Mangens Snak er som Sværdhug, de vises Tunge læger.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Sanddru Læbe bestaar for evigt, Løgnetunge et Øjeblik.
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 De, som smeder ondt, har Svig i Hjertet; de, der stifter Fred, har Glæde.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 Den retfærdige times der intet ondt, gudløse oplever Vanheld paa Vanheld.
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Løgnelæber er HERREN en Gru, de ærlige har hans Velbehag.
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 Den kloge dølger sin Kundskab, Taabers Hjerte udraaber Daarskab.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 De flittiges Haand skal raade, den lade tvinges til Hoveriarbejde.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Hjertesorg bøjer til Jorden, et venligt Ord gør glad.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 Den retfærdige vælger sin Græsgang, gudløses Vej vildleder dem selv.
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 Ladhed opskræmmer intet Vildt, men kosteligt Gods faar den flittige tildelt.
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 Paa Retfærds Sti er der Liv, til Døden fører den onde Vej.
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
