Ordsprogene 3
1 Min Søn, glem ikke, hvad jeg har lært dig, dit hjerte tage vare på mine bud!
My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
2 Thi en Række af Dage og Leveår og Lykke bringer de dig.
Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
3 Godhed og Troskab vige ej fra dig, bind dem som Bånd om din Hals, skriv dem på dit Hjertes Tavle!
Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.
4 Så finder du Nåde og Yndest i Guds og Menneskers Øjne.
That way you'll gain a good reputation and be appreciated by both God and people.
5 Stol på HERREN af hele dit Hjerfe, men forlad dig ikke på din Forstand;
Put your trust totally in the Lord—don't rely on what you think you know!
6 hav ham i Tanke på alle dine Veje, så jævner han dine Stier.
Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.
7 Hold ikke dig selv for viis, frygt HERREN og vig fra det onde;
Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.
8 så får du Helse for Legemet, Lindring for dine Ledemod.
Then you will have healed and be made strong.
9 Ær med din Velstand HERREN med Førstegrøden af al din Avl;
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all the crops you grow.
10 da fyldes dine Lader med Korn, dine Perser svømmer over af Most.
Then your barns will be filled with produce, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 Min Søn, lad ej hånt om HERRENs Tugt, vær ikke ked af hans Revselse;
My son, don't reject the Lord's discipline or resent it when he corrects you,
12 HERREN revser den, han elsker, han straffer den Søn, han har kær.
for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.
13 Lykkelig den, der har opnået Visdom, den, der vinder sig Indsigt;
Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
14 thi den er bedre at købe end Sølv, bedre at vinde end Guld;
for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
15 den er mere værd end Perler, ingen Klenodier opvejer den;
She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
16 en Række af Dage er i dens højre, i dens venstre Rigdom og Ære;
She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
17 dens Veje er liflige Veje, og alle dens Stier er Lykke;
She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
18 den er et Livets Træ for dem, der griber den, lykkelig den, som holder den fast!
Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
19 HERREN grundlagde Jorden med Visdom, grundfæsted Himlen med Indsigt;
It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.
20 ved hans Kundskab brød Strømmene frem, lader Skyerne Dug dryppe ned.
It was through his knowledge the waters of the deep were broken open, and the clouds sent down the dew.
21 Min Søn, tag Vare på Snilde og Kløgt, de slippe dig ikke af Syne;
My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
22 så bliver de Liv for din Sjæl og et yndigt Smykke til din Hals.
for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
23 Da vandrer du trygt din Vej, støder ikke imod med din Fod; -
You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.
24 sætter du dig, skal du ikke skræmmes, lægger du dig, skal din Søvn vorde sød;
When you rest, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 du skal ikke frygte uventet Rædsel, Uvejret, når det kommer over gudløse;
You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,
26 thi HERREN skal være din Tillid, han vogter din Fod, så den ikke hildes.
for the Lord will be the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.
27 Nægt ikke den trængende Hjælp, når det står i din Magt at hjælpe;
Don't hold back good from those who deserve it when it's something you have the power to do.
28 sig ej til din Næste: "Gå og kom igen, jeg vil give i Morgen!" - såfremt du har det.
Don't tell your neighbor, “Go away. Come back tomorrow and then I'll give it to you,” when you've already got it.
29 Tænk ikke på ondt mod din Næste, når han tillidsfuldt bor i din Nærhed.
Don't plan to harm your neighbor who lives nearby and trusts you.
30 Yp ikke Trætte med sagesløs Mand, når han ikke har voldet dig Men.
Don't quarrel with anybody for no reason, when they haven't done anything to hurt you.
31 Misund ikke en Voldsmand, græm dig aldrig over hans Veje;
Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
32 thi den falske er HERREN en Gru; mod retsindig er han fortrolig;
For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
33 i den gudløses Hus er HERRENs Forbandelse, men retfærdiges Bolig velsigner han.
The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
34 Over for Spottere bruger han Spot, men ydmyge giver han Nåde.
He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
35 De vise får Ære til Arv, men Tåber høster kun Skam.
The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
