Proverbs 12
1 If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!
Hvo, som elsker Tugt, elsker Kundskab; men hvo, som hader Revselse, er ufornuftig.
2 The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.
Den gode vinder Velbehag af Herren; men den rænkefulde Mand finder Fordømmelse.
3 Wickedness doesn't provide security, but those who live right are deeply rooted and cannot be moved.
Et Menneske befæstes ikke ved Ugudelighed; men de retfærdiges Rod rokkes ikke.
4 A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.
En duelig Hustru er sin Mands Krone; men naar hun beskæmmer ham, er hun som Raaddenhed i hans Ben.
5 Good people make plans that are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.
De retfærdiges Tanker ere Ret; de ugudeliges Raadslag er Svig.
6 The words of the wicked are like a violent ambush, but those of honest people save them.
De ugudeliges Tale er om at lure paa Blod; men de oprigtiges Mund bringer Redning.
7 The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.
De ugudelige skulle omkastes, saa at de ikke ere mere til; men de retfærdiges Hus skal bestaa.
8 People are appreciated for talking sense, but those with perverted minds are despised.
En Mand roses efter sin Forstands Beskaffenhed; men den, som er forvendt i Hjertet, bliver til Foragt.
9 Better to be a humble man serving himself than a boastful man who has nothing to eat.
Den, som er ringe agtet og har en Træl, er bedre faren end den, som ærer sig selv og fattes Brød.
10 Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.
Den retfærdige har Omsorg for sit Kvægs Liv; men de ugudeliges Barmhjertighed er Grusomhed.
11 If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.
Den, som dyrker sin Jord, mættes med Brød; men den, som løber efter Løsgængere, fattes Forstand.
12 Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.
Den ugudelige attraar Snaren, der er lagt for de onde; men de retfærdige slaa Rod.
13 The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.
I Læbers Forsyndelse er der en Snare for den onde; men den retfærdige skal komme ud af Angest.
14 What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.
En Mand skal mættes med godt af sin Munds Frugt, og hvad et Menneskes Hænder have fortjent, skal gengældes ham.
15 Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
Daarens Vej er ret i hans egne Øjne, men den, som hører efter Raad, er viis.
16 Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.
Daarens Fortørnelse giver sig til Kende samme Dag; men den, som skjuler Forsmædelse er klog.
17 Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
Den, som aander Trofasthed, forkynder, hvad Ret er; men et falsk Vidne forkynder Svig.
18 Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Der er den, som taler ubetænksomme Ord, der ere som Kaardestik; men de vises Tunge er Lægedom.
19 Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.
Sandheds Læbe bestaar altid; men Falskheds Tunge bliver kun et Øjeblik.
20 Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
Der er Svig i deres Hjerte; som optænke ondt; men for dem, som raade til Fred, er der Glæde.
21 No harm comes to the good, but trouble fills the wicked.
Den retfærdige skal ingen som helst Ulykke vederfares; men de ugudelige have fuldt op af ondt.
22 The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
Falske Læber ere Herren en Vederstyggelighed; men de, som handle trolig, ere ham en Velbehagelighed.
23 If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
Et klogt Menneske skjuler sin Kundskab; men Daarers Hjerte udraaber deres Daarskab.
24 Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.
De flittiges Haand skal komme til at herske; men Ladhed skal vorde trælbunden.
25 If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.
Bekymring i en Mands Hjerte nedbøjer det; men et godt Ord glæder det.
26 Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.
Den retfærdige vejleder sin Ven; men de ugudeliges Vej vildleder dem selv.
27 Lazy people don't catch their prey, but if you work hard you can become rich.
Den lade skal ikke stege sin Jagt; men den flittige er en dyrebar Skat for et Menneske.
28 The path of right leads to life, it doesn't lead to death.
Paa Retfærdigheds Sti er Liv, og dens banede Vej er ikke til Døden.
