Ordsprogene 28
1 Den gudløse flyr, skønt ingen er efter ham; tryg som en Løve er den retfærdige.
The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them, but the good have the trusting boldness of lions.
2 Ved Voldsmands Brøde opstaar Strid, den kvæles af Mand med Forstand.
When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a ruler who is wise and knowledgeable provides strength and continuity.
3 En fattig Tyran, der kuer de ringe, er Regn, der hærger og ej giver Brød.
When someone poor oppresses the poor, it's like heavy rain that beats down the crops.
4 Hvo Loven sviger, roser de gudløse, hvo Loven holder, er paa Krigsfod med dem.
People who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law fight against them.
5 Ildesindede fatter ej Ret; alt fatter de, som søger HERREN.
Evil people understand nothing about justice, but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.
6 Hellere en fattig med lydefri Færd end en, som gaar Krogveje, er han end rig.
Better to be poor and have integrity than to be devious and rich.
7 Forstandig Søn tager Vare paa Loven, men Drankeres Fælle gør sin Fader Skam.
If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company you shame your father.
8 Hvo Velstand øger ved Aager og Opgæld, samler til en, som er mild mod de ringe.
Anyone who gets rich through charging interest and profiteering is only storing it up for someone who is kind to the poor.
9 Den, der vender sit Øre fra Loven, endog hans Bøn er en Gru.
God hates the prayers of people who disregard the law.
10 Leder man retsindige vild paa onde Veje, falder man selv i sin Grav; men de lydefri arver Lykke.
Those who lead good people astray into evil ways will fall into their own traps, but the innocent will receive a good reward.
11 Rigmand tykkes sig viis, forstandig Smaamand gennemskuer ham.
The rich see themselves as wise, but poor people with insight see right through them.
12 Naar retfærdige jubler, er Herligheden stor, vinder gudløse frem, skal man lede efter Folk.
When good people win, everyone celebrates, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.
13 At dølge sin Synd fører ikke til Held, men bekendes og slippes den, finder man Naade.
People who hide their sins won't succeed, but those who confess and renounce their sins will be shown kindness.
14 Saligt det Menneske, som altid ængstes, men forhærder man sit Hjerte, falder man i Ulykke.
Blessed are those who always respect the Lord, but those who are stubborn end up in a lot of trouble.
15 En brølende Løve, en graadig Bjørn er en gudløs, som styrer et ringe Folk.
A wicked ruler lording it over poor people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16 Uforstandig Fyrste øver megen Vold, langt Liv faar den, der hader Rov.
An unwise ruler thoroughly extorts his people, but one who refuses to profit illegally will live long.
17 Et Menneske, der tynges af Blodskyld, er paa Flugt til sin Grav; man hjælpe ham ikke.
Someone guilty of murder will go on running away from it until they die. Don't try and stop them.
18 Den, som vandrer lydefrit, frelses, men den, som gaar Krogveje, falder i Graven.
If you have integrity, you'll be kept safe, but if you live deviously, you'll fall.
19 Den mættes med brød, som dyrker sin Jord, med Fattigdom den, der jager efter Tomhed.
If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase fantasies you'll end up with nothing.
20 Ærlig Mand velsignes rigt, men Jag efter Rigdom undgaar ej Straf.
If you're trustworthy, you'll be richly rewarded; but if you try to get rich quick, you won't go unpunished.
21 At være partisk er ikke godt, en Mand kan forse sig for en Bid Brød.
Showing favoritism isn't good, but some people will do wrong just for a piece of bread.
22 Misundelig Mand vil i Hast vinde Gods; at Trang kommer over ham, ved han ikke.
Envious people are in a rush to get rich; they don't realize they'll end up poor.
23 Den, der revser, faar Tak til sidst fremfor den, hvis Tunge er slesk.
Honest criticism is appreciated later far more than flattery.
24 Stjæle fra Forældre og nægte, at det er Synd, er at være Fælle med hærgende Mand.
A man who robs his father and mother, and says, “It's not a crime,” is one step away from becoming a murderer.
25 Den vindesyge vækker Splid, men den, der stoler paa HERREN, kvæges.
Greedy people stir up trouble, but those who trust in the Lord will be successful.
26 Den, der stoler paa sit Vid, er en Taabe, men den, der vandrer i Visdom, reddes.
People who trust their own minds are foolish, but those who follow wise ways will be kept safe.
27 Hvo Fattigmand giver, skal intet fattes, men mangefold bandes, hvo Øjnene lukker.
If you give to the poor, you won't be in need; but if you look the other way, you'll have many curses.
28 Vinder gudløse frem, kryber Folk i Skjul; naar de omkommer, bliver de retfærdige mange.
When the wicked come to power, people hide; but when they fall, the good do well.
