Ordsprogene 19
1 Bedre Fattigmand med lydefri Færd end en, som gaar Krogveje, er han end rig.
Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse [in] his lips, who [is] a fool.
2 At mangle Kundskab er ikke godt, men den træder fejl, som har Hastværk.
Also, without knowledge the soul [is] not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
3 Et Menneskes Daarskab øder hans Vej, men paa HERREN vredes hans Hjerte.
The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.
4 Gods skaffer mange Venner, den ringe skiller hans Ven sig fra.
Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.
5 Det falske Vidne undgaar ej Straf; den slipper ikke, som farer med Løgn.
A false witness is not acquitted, Whoso breatheth out lies is not delivered.
6 Mange bejler til Stormands Yndest, og alle er Venner med gavmild Mand.
Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
7 Fattigmands Frænder hader ham alle, end mere skyr hans Venner ham da. Ej frelses den, som jager efter Ord.
All the brethren of the poor have hated him, Surely also his friends have been far from him, He is pursuing words — they are not!
8 Den, der vinder Vid, han elsker sin Sjæl, og den, der vogter paa Indsigt, faar Lykke.
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
9 Det falske Vidne undgaar ej Straf, og den, der farer med Løgn, gaar under.
A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
10 Vellevned sømmer sig ikke for Taabe, end mindre for Træl at herske over Fyrster.
Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
11 Klogskab gør Mennesket sindigt, hans Ære er at overse Brøde.
The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory [is] to pass over transgression.
12 Som Brøl af en Løve er Kongens Vrede, som Dug paa Græs er hans Gunst.
The wrath of a king [is] a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
13 Taabelig Søn er sin Faders Ulykke, Kvindekiv er som ustandseligt Tagdryp.
A calamity to his father [is] a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.
14 Hus og Gods er Arv efter Fædre, en forstandig Hustru er fra HERREN.
House and wealth [are] the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah [is] an understanding wife.
15 Dovenskab sænker i Dvale, den lade Sjæl maa sulte.
Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
16 Den vogter sin Sjæl, som vogter paa Budet, men skødesløs Vandel fører til Død.
Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
17 Er man god mod den ringe, laaner man HERREN, han gengælder en, hvad godt man har gjort.
Whoso is lending [to] Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
18 Tugt din Søn, imens der er Haab, ellers stiler du efter at slaa ham ihjel.
Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
19 Den, som er hidsig, maa bøde, ved Skaansel gør man det værre.
A man of great wrath is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
20 Hør paa Raad og tag ved Lære, saa du til sidst bliver viis.
Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
21 I Mands Hjerte er mange Tanker, men HERRENS Raad er det, der staar fast.
Many [are] the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
22 Vinding har man af Godhed, hellere fattig end Løgner.
The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor than a liar.
23 HERRENS Frygt er Vej til Liv, man hviler mæt og frygter ej ondt.
The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.
24 Den lade rækker til Fadet, men fører ej Haanden til Munden.
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
25 Faar Spottere Hug, bliver tankeløs klog, ved Revselse faar den forstandige Kundskab.
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
26 Mishandle Fader og bortjage Moder gør kun en daarlig, vanartet Søn.
Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
27 Hør op, min Søn, med at høre paa Tugt og saa fare vild fra Kundskabsord.
Cease, my son, to hear instruction — To err from sayings of knowledge.
28 Niddingevidne spotter Retten, gudløses Mund er glubsk efter Uret.
A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
29 Slag er rede til Spottere, Hug til Taabers Ryg.
Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!
