Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Hvo Nakken gør stiv, skønt revset tit, han knuses brat uden Lægedom.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Er der mange retfærdige, glædes Folket, men raader de gudløse, sukker Folket.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Hvo Visdom elsker, glæder sin Fader, hvo Skøger omgaas, bortødsler Gods.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
Kongen grundfæster Landet med Ret, en Udsuger lægger det øde.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Mand, der smigrer sin Næste, breder et Net for hans Fod.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
I sin Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige jubler af Glæde.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Den retfærdige kender de ringes Retssag; den gudløse skønner intet.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Spottere ophidser Byen, men Vismænd, de stiller Vrede.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Gaar Vismand i Rette med Daare, vredes og ler han, alt preller af.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
De blodtørstige hader lydefri Mand, de retsindige tager sig af ham.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
En Taabe slipper al sin Voldsomhed løs, Vismand stiller den omsider.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
En Fyrste, som lytter til Løgnetale, faar lutter gudløse Tjenere.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Fattigmand og Blodsuger mødes, HERREN giver begges Øjne Glans.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
En Konge, der dømmer de ringe med Ret, hans Trone staar fast evindelig.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Ris og Revselse, det giver Visdom, uvorn Dreng gør sin Moder Skam.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Bliver mange gudløse, tiltager Synd; retfærdige ser med Fryd deres Fald.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Tugt din Søn, saa kvæger han dig og bringer din Sjæl, hvad der smager.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Uden Syner forvildes et Folk; salig den, der vogter paa Loven.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Med Ord lader Træl sig ikke tugte, han fatter dem vel, men adlyder ikke.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ser du en Mand, der er hastig til Tale, for en Taabe er der snarere Haab end for ham.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
Forvænner man sin Træl fra ung, vil han til sidst være Herre.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Hidsig Mand vækker Strid, vredladen Mand gør megen Synd.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Et Menneskes Hovmod ydmyger ham, den ydmyge opnaar Ære.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Hæleren hader sit Liv, han hører Forbandelsen, men melder intet.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Frygt for Mennesker leder i Snare, men den, der stoler paa HERREN, er bjærget.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Mange søger en Fyrstes Gunst; Mands Ret er dog fra HERREN.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Urettens Mand er retfærdiges Gru, hvo redeligt vandrer, gudløses Gru.
