Proverbs 13
1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.
En viis Søn modtager sin Faders Tugt; men en Spotter hører ikke paa Irettesættelse.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
Af sin Munds Frugt nyder en Mand godt; men de troløses Sjæl høster Krænkelse.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Hvo som vogter sin Mund, bevarer sin Sjæl; den, som lader sine Læber vidt op, ham er det til Fordærvelse.
4 The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
Den lades Sjæl begærer og faar intet; men de flittiges Sjæl næres rigeligt.
5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
Den retfærdige hader Løgns Ord; men den ugudelige gør Skam og Vanære.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Retfærdighed bevarer den, som vandrer oprigtigt sin Vej; men Ugudelighed styrter Synderen.
7 One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
Der er den, som holder sig for rig og har dog intet; og den, som holder sig for fattig og har meget Gods.
8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.
En Mands Rigdom er Løsepenge for hans Liv! men en fattig hører ikke paa Irettesættelse.
9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
De retfærdiges Lys skinner frydeligt; men de ugudeliges Lampe skal udslukkes.
10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
Ved Hovmod foraarsager man kun Trætte; men hos dem, som lade sig raade, er Visdom.
11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.
Gods formindskes ved Forfængelighed; men hvo som samler i Haanden, forøger det.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
Forventning, som forhales, krænker Hjertet; men naar det kommer, som man begærer, da er det et Livsens Træ.
13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
Hvo som foragter Ordet, bereder sig Fordærvelse; men hvo som frygter Budet, han faar Løn derfor.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
Den vises Lærdom er Livets Kilde, saa at man viger fra Dødens Snarer.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
En god Forstand giver Naade; men de troløses Vej er haard.
16 The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
Hver, som er klog, gør sine Ting med Forstand; men Daaren udbreder Taabelighed.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Et ugudeligt Sendebud falder i Ulykke; men et trofast Bud er Lægedom.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
Hvo, som lader Tugt fare, faar Armod og Skam; men den, som agter paa Revselse, faar Ære.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
Naar det sker, som man begærer, da er det sødt for Sjælen; men at vige fra ondt, er Daarer en Vederstyggelighed.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
Den, som omgaas med vise, bliver viis, men den, som er Ven med Daarer, faar Ulykke.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
Ulykke forfølger Syndere; men den retfærdige betales med godt.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
Den gode efterlader Børnebørn en Arv; men Synderes Gods er gemt til den retfærdige.
23 Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.
Den fattiges nyopdyrkede Land yder megen Føde; men der er den, som gaar til Grunde, fordi han ikke gør Ret.
24 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.
Hvo som sparer sit Ris, hader sin Søn; men den, som elsker ham, tugter ham tidligt.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.
Den retfærdige kan spise, til hans Sjæl bliver mæt; men de ugudeliges Bug skal lide Mangel.
