Ordsprogene 25
1 Følglende er også 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.
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Når Slagger fjernes fra Sølv, så bliver det hele lutret;
Take away the dross from the silver, and there comes forth a vessel for the refiner.
5 når gudløse fjernes fra Koogen, 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 på de stores Plads;
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men.
7 det er bedre, du får Bud: "Kom heropl" end man flytter dig ned for en Stormands Øjne. Hvad end dine Øjne har set,
For it is better that it be said to thee, Come up here, than that thou should 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, når din Næste gør dig til Skamme?
Go not forth hastily to strive. What will thou do in the end of it when thy neighbor has put thee to shame?
9 Før Sagen med din Næste til Ende, men røb ej Andenmands Hemmelighed
Debate thy case with thy neighbor himself, and disclose not the secret of another,
10 thi ellers vil den, der bører det, smæde dig og dit onde Rygte aldrig dø hen.
lest he who hears it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
11 Æbler af Guld i Skåle af Sølv er Ord, som tales i rette Tid.
A word fitly spoken is apples of gold in a network of silver.
12 En Guldring, et gyldent Smykke er revsende Vismand for lyttende Øre.
An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 Som kølende Sne en Dag i Høst er pålideligt Bud for dem, der sender ham; han kvæger sin Herres Sjæl.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Som Skyer og Blæst uden Regn er en Mand, der skryder med skrømtet Gavmildhed.
Clouds and wind without rain, is he who boasts himself of his gifts falsely.
15 Ved Tålmod overtales en Dommer, mild Tunge sønderbryder Ben.
By long-suffering a ruler is persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
16 Finder du Honning, så spis til Behov, at du ikke bliver mæt og igen spyr den ud.
Have thou found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.
17 Sæt sjældent din Fod i din Næstes Hus, at han ej får for meget af dig og ledes.
Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor's house, lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
18 Som Stridsøkse, Sværd og hvassen Pil er den, der vidner falsk mod sin Næste.
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19 Som ormstukken Tand og vaklende Fod er troløs Mand på Trængselens Dag.
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20 Som at lægge Frakken, når det er Frost, og hælde surt over Natron, så er det at synge for mismodig Mand.
As he who takes off a garment in cold weather, and vinegar upon soda, so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 Sulter din Fjende, så giv ham at spise, tørster han, giv ham at drikke;
If thine enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 da sanker du gloende Kul på hans Hoved, og HERREN lønner dig for det.
For thou will heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah will reward thee.
23 Nordenvind fremkalder Regn, bagtalende Tunge vrede Miner.
The north wind brings forth rain. So does a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
24 Hellere bo i en Krog på Taget end fælles Hus med trættekær Kvinde.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
25 Hvad koldt Vand er for en vansmægtet Sjæl, er Glædesbud fra et Land i det fjerne.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 Som grumset Kilde og ødelagt Væld er retfærdig, der vakler i gudløses Påsyn.
A troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27 Ej godt at spise for megen Honning, spar på hædrende Ord.
It is not good to eat much honey, so for men to search out their own glory is grievous.
28 Som åben By uden Mur er en Mand, der ikke kan styre sit Sind.
He whose spirit is without restraint is a city that is broken down and without walls.
