Proverbs 17
1 Better to eat a dry scrap in peace than to feast in a house full of people arguing.
Bedre en tør Bid Brød med fred end Huset fuldt af Sul med Trætte.
2 A servant who acts wisely will be put in charge of a disgraced son, and will share the family inheritance with the brothers.
Klog Træl bliver Herre over daarlig Søn og faar lod og del mellem Brødre.
3 A crucible tests silver, and a furnace tests gold, but the Lord tests the attitude of mind.
Digel til Sølv og Ovn til Guld, men den, der prøver Hjerter, er HERREN.
4 Evil people listen to spiteful talk, and liars pay attention to malicious words.
Den onde hører paa onde Læber, Løgneren lytter til giftige Tunger.
5 Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, and anyone who enjoys the suffering of others will be punished.
Hvo Fattigmand spotter, haaner hans Skaber, den skadefro slipper ikke for Straf.
6 Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.
De gamles Krone er Børnebørn, Sønners Stolthed er Fædre.
7 Fine words don't suit stupid people, how much less are lies suited to a ruler.
Ypperlig Tale er ej for en Daare, end mindre da Løgn for den, som er ædel.
8 Whoever gives a bribe thinks it's a magical stone—that wherever they turn they'll have success!
Som en Troldsten er Gave i Giverens Øjne; hvorhen den end vender sig, gør den sin Virkning.
9 If you forgive a wrong you encourage friendship, but if you keep talking about it you'll lose your friend.
Den, der dølger en Synd, søger Venskab, men den, der ripper op i en Sag, skiller Venner.
10 A reprimand hits a thinking person more than one hundred blows hit someone stupid.
Bedre virker Skænd paa forstandig end hundrede Slag paa en Taabe.
11 Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.
Den onde har kun Genstridighed for, men et skaanselsløst Bud er udsendt imod ham.
12 Better to meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs than a stupid person and their foolishness.
Man kan møde en Bjørn, hvis Unger er taget, men ikke en Taabe udi hans Daarskab.
13 If you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.
Den, der gengælder godt med ondt, fra hans Hus skal Vanheld ej vige.
14 The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.
At yppe Strid er at aabne for Vand, hold derfor inde, før Strid bryder løs.
15 The Lord hates it when the wicked are acquitted and the innocent condemned.
At frikende skyldig og dømme uskyldig, begge Dele er HERREN en Gru.
16 Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?
Hvad hjælper Penge i Taabens Haand til at købe ham Visdom, naar Viddet mangler?
17 A true friend is always there to love you, and family provides help when troubles come.
Ven viser Kærlighed naar som helst, Broder fødes til Hjælp i Nød.
18 It's not a wise idea to make a pledge and guarantee a neighbor's debt.
Mand uden Vid giver Haandslag og gaar i Borgen for Næsten.
19 People who love sin like to argue; those who build high gates invite destruction.
Ven af Kiv er Ven af Synd; at højne sin Dør er at attraa Fald.
20 People with warped minds don't succeed; those who tell lies get into trouble.
Ej finder man Lykke, naar Hjertet er vrangt, man falder i Vaade, naar Tungen er falsk.
21 A stupid son brings grief to his father; the father of a child who does stupid things has no joy.
Den, der avler en Taabe, faar Sorg, Daarens Fader er ikke glad.
22 A cheerful attitude is like good medicine, but discouragement makes you sick.
Glad Hjerte er godt for Legemet, nedslaaet Sind suger Marv af Benene.
23 The wicked take hidden bribes to pervert the course of justice.
Den gudløse tager Gave i Løn for at bøje Rettens Gænge.
24 Sensible people focus on wisdom, but the eyes of stupid people are always wandering.
Visdom staar den forstandige for Øje, Taabens Blik er ved Jordens Ende.
25 A stupid son brings grief to his father and sadness to his mother who gave birth to him.
Taabelig Søn er sin Faders Sorg, Kvide for hende, som fødte ham.
26 It's not right to impose a fine on someone who's innocent or to flog good leaders for their honesty.
At straffe den, der har Ret, er ilde, værre endnu at slaa de ædle.
27 If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.
Den, som har Kundskab tøjler sin Tale, Mand med Forstand er koldblodig.
28 Even stupid people who keep quiet are considered wise; if they don't say anything they appear intelligent.
Selv Daaren, der tier, gælder for viis, forstandig er den, der lukker sine Læber.
