Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Čovjek koji, po opomeni, ostaje tvrdoglav, u tren će se slomiti, i neće mu biti spasa.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Narod se veseli kad se množe pravednici, a puk uzdiše kad zavlada opaki.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Čovjek koji ljubi mudrost, veseli oca svoga, a koji se druži s bludnicama, rasipa imetak.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
Kralj pravicom održava državu, a ruši je čovjek koji nameće daće.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Čovjek koji laska bližnjemu svome razapinje mrežu stopama njegovim.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
U grijehu je zamka zlu čovjeku, a pravednik likuje i veseli se.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Pravednik razumije pravo malenih, a opaki ne shvaća spoznaju.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Podsmjevači uzbunjuju grad, a mudri stišavaju srdžbu.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Kad se mudrac parbi s bezumnikom, il' se srdio, il' se smijao, svejednako mira nema.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
Krvopije mrze poštenoga, a pravednici mu se za život brinu.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Bezumnik izlijeva sav svoj gnjev, a mudrac susteže svoju srdžbu.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Ako vladalac posluša riječ lažljivu, sve mu sluge postaju opake.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Siromah se i gulikoža susreću: Jahve obojici prosvjetljuje oči.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
Kralj koji sudi siromasima po istini ima prijesto čvrst dovijeka.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Šiba i ukor podaruju mudrost, a razuzdan mladić sramoti majku svoju.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Kad se množe opaki, množi se i grijeh, ali pravednici promatraju propast njihovu.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Ukori sina svoga, i zadovoljit će te i dati radost duši tvojoj.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Kad objave nema, narod se razuzda, a blago onome tko se drži Zakona!
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Samim se riječima sluga ne popravlja, jer se ne pokorava iako umom shvaća.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Jesi li vidio čovjeka brza na riječima? I bezumnik ima više nade nego on.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
Tko mazi slugu svoga od djetinjstva bit će mu poslije neposlušan.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Gnjevljiv čovjek zameće svađu, a naprasit čovjek počini mnoge grijehe.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Oholost ponizuje čovjeka, a ponizan duhom postiže časti.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Tko s lupežom plijen dijeli, mrzi sebe samog: čuje proklinjanje i ništa ne otkriva.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Strah čovjeku postavlja zamku, a tko se uzda u Jahvu, nalazi okrilje.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Mnogi traže milost vladaočevu, ali Jahve dijeli pravdu svakome.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Nepravednik je mrzak pravednicima, a pravednik je mrzak opakima.
