Ordsprogene 20
1 En Spotter er Vinen, stærk Drik slår sig løs, og ingen, som raver deraf, er viis.
Wine turns you into a mocker, alcohol makes you aggressive; you're stupid to be deceived by drink.
2 Som Løvebrøl er Rædslen, en Konge vækker, at vække hans Vrede er at vove sit Liv.
When a king gets terribly angry, he sounds like a roaring lion; anyone who makes him furious is liable to be killed.
3 Mands Ære er det at undgå Trætte, men alle Tåber vil Strid.
Avoiding conflict is the proper thing to do, but stupid people are quick to argue.
4 Om Efteråret pløjer den lade ikke, han søger i Høst, men finder intet.
Slackers don't sow when they should, so when harvest comes they don't have anything.
5 Råd i Mands Hjerte er dybe Vande, men Mand med Indsigt drager det op.
Discovering what someone is planning in their mind is like looking at deep water, but a person who has understanding will find out.
6 Mangen kaldes en velvillig Mand, men hvem kan finde en trofast Mand?
Many people tell you they're loyal, but can you find someone really trustworthy?
7 Retfærdig er den, som lydefrit vandrer, hans Sønner får Lykke efter ham.
Good people live honestly; how happy are their children if they follow them.
8 Kongen, der sidder i Dommersædet, sigter alt ondt med sit Blik.
When a king sits in judgment he recognizes all that isn't right.
9 Hvo kan sige: "Jeg rensed mit Hjerte, og jeg er ren for Synd!"
Who can claim, “I've made sure my conscience is clean; I've purified myself from sin”?
10 To Slags Vægt og to Slags Mål, begge Dele er HERREN en Gru.
The Lord hates both dishonest weights and dishonest measures.
11 Selv Drengen kendes på det, han gør, om han er ren og ret hans Færd.
Even children reveal what they're like by what they do, whether their actions are good and right.
12 Øret, der hører, og Øjet, der ser, HERREN skabte dem begge.
The Lord made our ears to hear and our eyes to see.
13 Elsk ikke Søvn, at du ej bliver fattig, luk Øjnene op og bliv mæt.
If you love sleeping you'll become poor. Wake up and get busy, and you'll have plenty to eat.
14 Køberen siger: "Usselt, usselt!" men skryder af Handelen, når han går bort.
“It's really rubbish,” says the one buying, but afterwards goes and boasts to others about making a good deal.
15 Har man end Guld og Perler i Mængde, kosteligst Smykke er Kundskabslæber.
There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
16 Tag hans Klæder, han borged for en anden, pant ham for fremmedes Skyld!
If someone guarantees a stranger's debt with their cloak, be sure to take it! Make sure you have whatever is pledged to foreigners!
17 Sødt smager Løgnens Brød, bagefter fyldes Munden med Grus.
Food you get by cheating may taste sweet, but afterwards it will be like a mouthful of gravel.
18 Planer, der lægges ved Rådslagning, lykkes; før Krig efter modent Overlæg!
With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.
19 Bagtaleren røber, hvad ham er betroet, hav ej med en åbenmundet at gøre!
A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.
20 Den, der bander Fader og Moder, i Bælgmørke går hans Lampe ud.
Anyone who curses their father or mother will have their light put out and end in utter darkness.
21 Først haster man efter en Arv, men til sidst velsignes den ikke.
Wealth gained too soon won't do you any good in the end.
22 Sig ikke: "Ondt vil jeg gengælde!" Bi på HERREN, så hjælper han dig.
Don't say, “I'll get you back for doing me wrong.” Leave it to the Lord, and he'll help you.
23 To Slags Lodder er HERREN en Gru, det er ikke godt, at Vægten er falsk.
The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
24 Fra HERREN er Mands Fjed, hvor kan et Menneske fatte sin Skæbne!
The Lord shows us the way to go, so how would we decide for ourselves?
25 Det er farligt at sige tankeløst: "Helligt!" og først efter Løftet tænke sig om.
It's a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.
26 Viis Konge sigter de gudløse, lader Tærskehjul gå over dem.
A wise king separates out the wicked by winnowing and punishes them by threshing.
27 Menneskets Ånd er en HERRENs Lampe, den ransager alle hans indres Kamre.
The Lord's light shines on the conscience, revealing our deepest thoughts.
28 Godhed og Troskab vogter Kongen, han støtter sin Trone ved Retfærd.
Trustworthy love and faithfulness keep a king safe; trustworthy love supports his rule.
29 Unges Stolthed er deres Styrke, gamles Smykke er grånet Hår.
Young men value their strength, but the old value even more the wisdom that comes with gray hair.
30 Blodige Strimer renser den onde og Hug hans Indres Kamre.
Wounds and blows clean away what's evil; beatings clean what's deep down inside.
