Proverbs 29
1 The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
Hvo Nakken gør stiv, skønt revset tit, han knuses brat uden Lægedom.
2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
Er der mange retfærdige, glædes Folket, men raader de gudløse, sukker Folket.
3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
Hvo Visdom elsker, glæder sin Fader, hvo Skøger omgaas, bortødsler Gods.
4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
Kongen grundfæster Landet med Ret, en Udsuger lægger det øde.
5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
Mand, der smigrer sin Næste, breder et Net for hans Fod.
6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
I sin Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige jubler af Glæde.
7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
Den retfærdige kender de ringes Retssag; den gudløse skønner intet.
8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
Spottere ophidser Byen, men Vismænd, de stiller Vrede.
9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
Gaar Vismand i Rette med Daare, vredes og ler han, alt preller af.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
De blodtørstige hader lydefri Mand, de retsindige tager sig af ham.
11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
En Taabe slipper al sin Voldsomhed løs, Vismand stiller den omsider.
12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
En Fyrste, som lytter til Løgnetale, faar lutter gudløse Tjenere.
13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
Fattigmand og Blodsuger mødes, HERREN giver begges Øjne Glans.
14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
En Konge, der dømmer de ringe med Ret, hans Trone staar fast evindelig.
15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
Ris og Revselse, det giver Visdom, uvorn Dreng gør sin Moder Skam.
16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
Bliver mange gudløse, tiltager Synd; retfærdige ser med Fryd deres Fald.
17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
Tugt din Søn, saa kvæger han dig og bringer din Sjæl, hvad der smager.
18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
Uden Syner forvildes et Folk; salig den, der vogter paa Loven.
19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
Med Ord lader Træl sig ikke tugte, han fatter dem vel, men adlyder ikke.
20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
Ser du en Mand, der er hastig til Tale, for en Taabe er der snarere Haab end for ham.
21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
Forvænner man sin Træl fra ung, vil han til sidst være Herre.
22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
Hidsig Mand vækker Strid, vredladen Mand gør megen Synd.
23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Et Menneskes Hovmod ydmyger ham, den ydmyge opnaar Ære.
24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
Hæleren hader sit Liv, han hører Forbandelsen, men melder intet.
25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
Frygt for Mennesker leder i Snare, men den, der stoler paa HERREN, er bjærget.
26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
Mange søger en Fyrstes Gunst; Mands Ret er dog fra HERREN.
27 The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
Urettens Mand er retfærdiges Gru, hvo redeligt vandrer, gudløses Gru.
