Proverbs 29
1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
Hvo Nakken gør stiv, skønt revset tit, han knuses brat uden Lægedom.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
Er der mange retfærdige, glædes Folket, men raader de gudløse, sukker Folket.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
Hvo Visdom elsker, glæder sin Fader, hvo Skøger omgaas, bortødsler Gods.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
Kongen grundfæster Landet med Ret, en Udsuger lægger det øde.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
Mand, der smigrer sin Næste, breder et Net for hans Fod.
6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
I sin Brøde hildes den onde, den retfærdige jubler af Glæde.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
Den retfærdige kender de ringes Retssag; den gudløse skønner intet.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Spottere ophidser Byen, men Vismænd, de stiller Vrede.
9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
Gaar Vismand i Rette med Daare, vredes og ler han, alt preller af.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
De blodtørstige hader lydefri Mand, de retsindige tager sig af ham.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
En Taabe slipper al sin Voldsomhed løs, Vismand stiller den omsider.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
En Fyrste, som lytter til Løgnetale, faar lutter gudløse Tjenere.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
Fattigmand og Blodsuger mødes, HERREN giver begges Øjne Glans.
14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
En Konge, der dømmer de ringe med Ret, hans Trone staar fast evindelig.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
Ris og Revselse, det giver Visdom, uvorn Dreng gør sin Moder Skam.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
Bliver mange gudløse, tiltager Synd; retfærdige ser med Fryd deres Fald.
17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Tugt din Søn, saa kvæger han dig og bringer din Sjæl, hvad der smager.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
Uden Syner forvildes et Folk; salig den, der vogter paa Loven.
19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
Med Ord lader Træl sig ikke tugte, han fatter dem vel, men adlyder ikke.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
Ser du en Mand, der er hastig til Tale, for en Taabe er der snarere Haab end for ham.
21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
Forvænner man sin Træl fra ung, vil han til sidst være Herre.
22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
Hidsig Mand vækker Strid, vredladen Mand gør megen Synd.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
Et Menneskes Hovmod ydmyger ham, den ydmyge opnaar Ære.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
Hæleren hader sit Liv, han hører Forbandelsen, men melder intet.
25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
Frygt for Mennesker leder i Snare, men den, der stoler paa HERREN, er bjærget.
26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
Mange søger en Fyrstes Gunst; Mands Ret er dog fra HERREN.
27 The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
Urettens Mand er retfærdiges Gru, hvo redeligt vandrer, gudløses Gru.
