Ordsprogene 15
1 Mildt svar stiller vrede, sårende ord vækker nag.
A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.
2 Vises Tunge drypper af Kundskab, Dårskab strømmer fra Tåbers Mund.
What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
3 Alle Vegne er HERRENs Øjne, de udspejder onde og gode.
The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
4 Et Livets Træ er Tungens Mildhed, dens Falskhed giver Hjertesår.
Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.
5 Dåre lader hånt om sin Faders Tugt, klog er den, som tager Vare på Revselse.
Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.
6 Den retfærdiges Hus har megen Velstand, den gudløses Høst lægges øde.
There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
7 Vises Læber udstrør Kundskab, Tåbers Hjerte er ikke ret.
Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.
8 Gudløses Offer er HERREN en Gru, retsindiges Bøn har han Velbehag i.
The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.
9 Den gudløses Færd er HERREN en Gru, han elsker den, der stræber efter Retfærd.
The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.
10 Streng Tugt er for den, der forlader Vejen; den, der hader Revselse, dør.
If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.
Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts! (Sheol h7585)
12 Spotteren ynder ikke at revses, til Vismænd går han ikke.
Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.
13 Glad Hjerte giver venligt Ansigt, ved Hjertesorg bliver Modet brudt.
If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.
14 Den forstandiges Hjerte søger Kundskab, Tåbers Mund lægger Vind på Dårskab.
An insightful mind looks for knowledge, but stupid people feed on foolishness.
15 Alle den armes Dage er onde, glad Hjerte er stadigt Gæstebud.
The life of poor people is hard, but if you stay cheerful, it's a continual feast.
16 Bedre lidet med HERRENs Frygt end store Skatte med Uro.
It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.
17 Bedre en Ret Grønt med Kærlighed end fedet Okse og Had derhos.
Better a dinner of vegetables where there's love than eating meat with hatred.
18 Vredladen Mand vækker Splid, sindig Mand stiller Trætte.
Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.
19 Den lades Vej er spærret af Tjørn, de flittiges Sti er banet.
The way of lazy people is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the good is an open highway.
20 Viis Søn glæder sin Fader, Tåbe til Menneske foragter sin Moder.
A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
21 Dårskab er Glæde for Mand uden Vid, Mand med Indsigt går lige frem.
Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
22 Er der ikke holdt Råd, så mislykkes Planer, de lykkes, når mange rådslår.
Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
23 Mand er glad, når hans Mund kan svare, hvor godt er et Ord i rette Tid.
A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below. (Sheol h7585)
25 Hovmodiges Hus river HERREN bort, han fastsætter Enkens Skel.
The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.
26 Onde Tanker er HERREN en Gru, men hulde Ord er rene.
The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.
27 Den øder sit Hus, hvem Vinding er alt; men leve skal den, der hader Gave.
People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.
28 Den retfærdiges Hjerte tænker, før det svarer, gudløses Mund lader ondt strømme ud.
Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
29 HERREN er gudløse fjern, men hører retfærdiges Bøn.
The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.
30 Milde Øjne fryder Hjertet, godt Bud giver Marv i Benene.
Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
31 Øret, der lytter til Livsens Revselse, vil gerne dvæle iblandt de vise.
If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
32 Hvo Tugt forsmår, lader hånt om sin Sjæl, men Vid fanger den, der lytter til Revselse.
If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.
33 HERRENs Frygt er Tugt til Visdom, Ydmyghed først og siden Ære.
Respect for the Lord teaches wisdom; humility goes before honor.
