Ordsprogene 25
1 Følgende er ogsaa Ordsprog af Salomo, som Kong Ezekias af Judas Mænd samlede.
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2 Guds Ære er det at skjule en Sag, Kongers Ære at granske en Sag.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 Himlens Højde og Jordens Dybde og Kongers Hjerte kan ingen granske.
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Naar Slagger fjernes fra Sølv, saa bliver det hele lutret;
Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner;
5 naar gudløse fjernes fra Kongen, grundfæstes hans Trone ved Retfærd.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6 Bryst dig ikke for Kongen og stil dig ikke paa de stores Plads;
Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men;
7 det er bedre, du faar Bud: »Kom herop!« end man flytter dig ned for en Stormands Øjne. Hvad end dine Øjne har set,
For better is it that it be said unto thee: 'Come up hither', than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom thine eyes have seen.
8 skrid ikke til Trætte straks; thi hvad vil du siden gøre, naar din Næste gør dig til Skamme?
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
9 Før Sagen med din Næste til Ende, men røb ej Andenmands Hemmelighed,
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
10 thi ellers vil den, der hører det, smæde dig og dit onde Rygte aldrig dø hen.
Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
11 Æbler af Guld i Skaale af Sølv er Ord, som tales i rette Tid.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 En Guldring, et gyldent Smykke er revsende Vismand for lyttende Øre.
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 Som kølende Sne en Dag i Høst er paalideligt Bud for dem, der sender ham; han kvæger sin Herres Sjæl.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.
14 Som Skyer og Blæst uden Regn er en Mand, der skryder med skrømtet Gavmildhed.
As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.
15 Ved Taalmod overtales en Dommer, mild Tunge sønderbryder Ben.
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Finder du Honning, saa spis til Behov, at du ikke bliver mæt og igen spyr den ud.
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17 Sæt sjældent din Fod i din Næstes Hus, at han ej faar for meget af dig og ledes.
Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee.
18 Som Stridsøkse, Sværd og hvassen Pil er den, der vidner falsk mod sin Næste.
As a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, so is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.
19 Som ormstukken Tand og vaklende Fod er troløs Mand paa Trængselens Dag.
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20 Som at lægge Frakken, naar det er Frost, og hælde surt over Natron, saa er det at synge for mismodig Mand.
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
21 Sulter din Fjende, saa giv ham at spise, tørster han, giv ham at drikke;
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 da sanker du gloende Kul paa hans Hoved, og HERREN lønner dig for det.
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
23 Nordenvind fremkalder Regn, bagtalende Tunge vrede Miner.
The north wind bringeth forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24 Hellere bo i en Krog paa Taget end fælles Hus med trættekær Kvinde.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.
25 Hvad koldt Vand er for en vansmægtet Sjæl, er Glædesbud fra et Land i det fjerne.
As cold waters to a faint soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 Som grumset Kilde og ødelagt Væld er retfærdig, der vakler i gudløses Paasyn.
As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
27 Ej godt at spise for megen Honning, spar paa hædrende Ord.
It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to search out their own glory is not glory.
28 Som aaben By uden Mur er en Mand, der ikke kan styre sit Sind.
Like a city broken down and without a wall, so is he whose spirit is without restraint.
