Ordsprogene 3
1 Min Søn, glem ikke, hvad jeg har lært dig, dit hjerte tage vare på mine bud!
My son, do not forget my commands and keep my teachings in your heart,
2 Thi en Række af Dage og Leveår og Lykke bringer de dig.
for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
3 Godhed og Troskab vige ej fra dig, bind dem som Bånd om din Hals, skriv dem på dit Hjertes Tavle!
Do not let covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness ever leave you, tie them together about your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Så finder du Nåde og Yndest i Guds og Menneskers Øjne.
Then you will find favor and a good reputation in the sight of God and man.
5 Stol på HERREN af hele dit Hjerfe, men forlad dig ikke på din Forstand;
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding;
6 hav ham i Tanke på alle dine Veje, så jævner han dine Stier.
in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.
7 Hold ikke dig selv for viis, frygt HERREN og vig fra det onde;
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.
8 så får du Helse for Legemet, Lindring for dine Ledemod.
It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment for your body.
9 Ær med din Velstand HERREN med Førstegrøden af al din Avl;
Honor Yahweh with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce,
10 da fyldes dine Lader med Korn, dine Perser svømmer over af Most.
and your storehouses will be filled up and your vats will be bursting, full of new wine.
11 Min Søn, lad ej hånt om HERRENs Tugt, vær ikke ked af hans Revselse;
My son, do not despise Yahweh's instruction and do not hate his rebuke,
12 HERREN revser den, han elsker, han straffer den Søn, han har kær.
for Yahweh disciplines those he loves, as a father deals with a son who pleases him.
13 Lykkelig den, der har opnået Visdom, den, der vinder sig Indsigt;
The one who finds wisdom is blessed; he also gets understanding.
14 thi den er bedre at købe end Sølv, bedre at vinde end Guld;
What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return and its profit is better than gold.
15 den er mere værd end Perler, ingen Klenodier opvejer den;
Wisdom is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire can compare to her.
16 en Række af Dage er i dens højre, i dens venstre Rigdom og Ære;
She has length of days in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 dens Veje er liflige Veje, og alle dens Stier er Lykke;
Her ways are ways of kindness and all her paths are peace.
18 den er et Livets Træ for dem, der griber den, lykkelig den, som holder den fast!
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, those who hold on to it are happy.
19 HERREN grundlagde Jorden med Visdom, grundfæsted Himlen med Indsigt;
By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth, by understanding he established the heavens.
20 ved hans Kundskab brød Strømmene frem, lader Skyerne Dug dryppe ned.
By his knowledge the depths broke open and the clouds dropped their dew.
21 Min Søn, tag Vare på Snilde og Kløgt, de slippe dig ikke af Syne;
My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, and do not lose sight of them.
22 så bliver de Liv for din Sjæl og et yndigt Smykke til din Hals.
They will be life to your soul and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck.
23 Da vandrer du trygt din Vej, støder ikke imod med din Fod; -
Then you will walk on your way in safety and your foot will not stumble;
24 sætter du dig, skal du ikke skræmmes, lægger du dig, skal din Søvn vorde sød;
when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 du skal ikke frygte uventet Rædsel, Uvejret, når det kommer over gudløse;
Do not be afraid of sudden terror or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes,
26 thi HERREN skal være din Tillid, han vogter din Fod, så den ikke hildes.
for Yahweh will be on your side and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
27 Nægt ikke den trængende Hjælp, når det står i din Magt at hjælpe;
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.
28 sig ej til din Næste: "Gå og kom igen, jeg vil give i Morgen!" - såfremt du har det.
Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have the money with you.
29 Tænk ikke på ondt mod din Næste, når han tillidsfuldt bor i din Nærhed.
Do not make a plan to harm your neighbor— the one who lives close and trusts you.
30 Yp ikke Trætte med sagesløs Mand, når han ikke har voldet dig Men.
Do not argue with a person without a reason, when he has done nothing to harm you.
31 Misund ikke en Voldsmand, græm dig aldrig over hans Veje;
Do not envy a violent person or choose any of his ways.
32 thi den falske er HERREN en Gru; mod retsindig er han fortrolig;
For the devious person is detestable to Yahweh, but he brings the upright person into his confidence.
33 i den gudløses Hus er HERRENs Forbandelse, men retfærdiges Bolig velsigner han.
The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked person, but he blesses the home of righteous people.
34 Over for Spottere bruger han Spot, men ydmyge giver han Nåde.
He mocks mockers, but he gives his favor to humble people.
35 De vise får Ære til Arv, men Tåber høster kun Skam.
Wise people inherit honor, but fools will be lifted up in their shame.
