Ordsprogene 29
1 Hvo Nakken gør stiv, skønt revset tit, han knuses brat uden Lægedom.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 Er der mange retfærdige, glædes Folket, men raader de gudløse, sukker Folket.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Hvo Visdom elsker, glæder sin Fader, hvo Skøger omgaas, bortødsler Gods.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 Kongen grundfæster Landet med Ret, en Udsuger lægger det øde.
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 Mand, der smigrer sin Næste, breder et Net for hans Fod.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 I sin Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige jubler af Glæde.
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 Den retfærdige kender de ringes Retssag; den gudløse skønner intet.
The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 Spottere ophidser Byen, men Vismænd, de stiller Vrede.
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 Gaar Vismand i Rette med Daare, vredes og ler han, alt preller af.
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 De blodtørstige hader lydefri Mand, de retsindige tager sig af ham.
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 En Taabe slipper al sin Voldsomhed løs, Vismand stiller den omsider.
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 En Fyrste, som lytter til Løgnetale, faar lutter gudløse Tjenere.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 Fattigmand og Blodsuger mødes, HERREN giver begges Øjne Glans.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 En Konge, der dømmer de ringe med Ret, hans Trone staar fast evindelig.
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15 Ris og Revselse, det giver Visdom, uvorn Dreng gør sin Moder Skam.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 Bliver mange gudløse, tiltager Synd; retfærdige ser med Fryd deres Fald.
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Tugt din Søn, saa kvæger han dig og bringer din Sjæl, hvad der smager.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Uden Syner forvildes et Folk; salig den, der vogter paa Loven.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 Med Ord lader Træl sig ikke tugte, han fatter dem vel, men adlyder ikke.
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Ser du en Mand, der er hastig til Tale, for en Taabe er der snarere Haab end for ham.
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Forvænner man sin Træl fra ung, vil han til sidst være Herre.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 Hidsig Mand vækker Strid, vredladen Mand gør megen Synd.
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 Et Menneskes Hovmod ydmyger ham, den ydmyge opnaar Ære.
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 Hæleren hader sit Liv, han hører Forbandelsen, men melder intet.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25 Frygt for Mennesker leder i Snare, men den, der stoler paa HERREN, er bjærget.
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 Mange søger en Fyrstes Gunst; Mands Ret er dog fra HERREN.
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 Urettens Mand er retfærdiges Gru, hvo redeligt vandrer, gudløses Gru.
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
