Proverbs 12
1 He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish.
Hvo, som elsker Tugt, elsker Kundskab; men hvo, som hader Revselse, er ufornuftig.
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
Den gode vinder Velbehag af Herren; men den rænkefulde Mand finder Fordømmelse.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Et Menneske befæstes ikke ved Ugudelighed; men de retfærdiges Rod rokkes ikke.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but she who makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
En duelig Hustru er sin Mands Krone; men naar hun beskæmmer ham, er hun som Raaddenhed i hans Ben.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just. The counsels of the wicked are deceit.
De retfærdiges Tanker ere Ret; de ugudeliges Raadslag er Svig.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
De ugudeliges Tale er om at lure paa Blod; men de oprigtiges Mund bringer Redning.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
De ugudelige skulle omkastes, saa at de ikke ere mere til; men de retfærdiges Hus skal bestaa.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
En Mand roses efter sin Forstands Beskaffenhed; men den, som er forvendt i Hjertet, bliver til Foragt.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
Den, som er ringe agtet og har en Træl, er bedre faren end den, som ærer sig selv og fattes Brød.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Den retfærdige har Omsorg for sit Kvægs Liv; men de ugudeliges Barmhjertighed er Grusomhed.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
Den, som dyrker sin Jord, mættes med Brød; men den, som løber efter Løsgængere, fattes Forstand.
12 A wicked man desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives.
Den ugudelige attraar Snaren, der er lagt for de onde; men de retfærdige slaa Rod.
13 A wicked man is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
I Læbers Forsyndelse er der en Snare for den onde; men den retfærdige skal komme ud af Angest.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the actions of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.
En Mand skal mættes med godt af sin Munds Frugt, og hvad et Menneskes Hænder have fortjent, skal gengældes ham.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise hearkens to counsel.
Daarens Vej er ret i hans egne Øjne, men den, som hører efter Raad, er viis.
16 A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
Daarens Fortørnelse giver sig til Kende samme Dag; men den, som skjuler Forsmædelse er klog.
17 He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.
Den, som aander Trofasthed, forkynder, hvad Ret er; men et falsk Vidne forkynder Svig.
18 There is he who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health.
Der er den, som taler ubetænksomme Ord, der ere som Kaardestik; men de vises Tunge er Lægedom.
19 The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Sandheds Læbe bestaar altid; men Falskheds Tunge bliver kun et Øjeblik.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but joy is to the counselors of peace.
Der er Svig i deres Hjerte; som optænke ondt; men for dem, som raade til Fred, er der Glæde.
21 There shall no mischief happen to a righteous man, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Den retfærdige skal ingen som helst Ulykke vederfares; men de ugudelige have fuldt op af ondt.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah, but those who deal truly are his delight.
Falske Læber ere Herren en Vederstyggelighed; men de, som handle trolig, ere ham en Velbehagelighed.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Et klogt Menneske skjuler sin Kundskab; men Daarers Hjerte udraaber deres Daarskab.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be put under task work.
De flittiges Haand skal komme til at herske; men Ladhed skal vorde trælbunden.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad.
Bekymring i en Mands Hjerte nedbøjer det; men et godt Ord glæder det.
26 A righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
Den retfærdige vejleder sin Ven; men de ugudeliges Vej vildleder dem selv.
27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Den lade skal ikke stege sin Jagt; men den flittige er en dyrebar Skat for et Menneske.
28 Life is in the way of righteousness, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Paa Retfærdigheds Sti er Liv, og dens banede Vej er ikke til Døden.
