Proverbs 3
1 My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
Sine moj, ne zaboravljaj moje pouke, i tvoje srce neka čuva moje zapovijedi,
2 Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
jer će ti produljiti dane i životne godine i podariti spokojstvo.
3 Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.
Neka te ne ostavljaju dobrota i vjernost, objesi ih sebi oko vrata, upiši ih na ploču srca svoga.
4 That way you'll gain a good reputation and be appreciated by both God and people.
Tako ćeš steći ugled i uspjeti pred Božjim i ljudskim očima.
5 Put your trust totally in the Lord—don't rely on what you think you know!
Uzdaj se u Jahvu svim srcem i ne oslanjaj se na vlastiti razbor.
6 Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.
Misli na nj na svim svojim putovima i on će ispraviti tvoje staze.
7 Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.
Ne umišljaj da si mudar: boj se Jahve i kloni se zla.
8 Then you will have healed and be made strong.
To će biti lijek tvome tijelu i okrepa tvojim kostima.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all the crops you grow.
Časti Jahvu svojim blagom i prvinama svega svojeg prirasta.
10 Then your barns will be filled with produce, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
I tvoje će žitnice biti prepune i tvoje će se kace prelijevati novim vinom.
11 My son, don't reject the Lord's discipline or resent it when he corrects you,
Sine moj, ne odbacuj Jahvine opomene i nemoj da ti omrzne njegov ukor.
12 for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.
Jer koga Jahve ljubi onoga i kori, kao otac sina koga voli.
13 Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
Blago čovjeku koji je stekao mudrost i čovjeku koji je zadobio razboritost.
14 for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
Jer bolje je steći nju nego steći srebro, i veći je dobitak ona i od zlata.
15 She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
Skupocjenija je od bisera, i što je god tvojih dragocjenosti, s njome se porediti ne mogu;
16 She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
dug joj je život u desnoj ruci, a u lijevoj bogatstvo i čast.
17 She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
Njezini su putovi putovi miline i sve su njene staze pune spokoja.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
Životno je drvo onima koji se nje drže i sretan je onaj tko je zadrži.
19 It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.
Jahve je mudrošću utemeljio zemlju i umom utvrdio nebesa;
20 It was through his knowledge the waters of the deep were broken open, and the clouds sent down the dew.
njegovim su se znanjem otvorili bezdani i oblaci osuli rosom.
21 My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
Sine moj, ne gubi to iz očiju, sačuvaj razbor i oprez.
22 for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
I bit će život tvojoj duši i ures vratu tvome.
23 You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.
Bez straha ćeš tada kročiti svojim putem i noga ti se neće spoticati.
24 When you rest, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Kad legneš, nećeš se plašiti, i kad zaspiš, slatko ćeš snivati.
25 You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,
Ne boj se nenadne strahote ni nagle propasti kad stigne bezbožnike.
26 for the Lord will be the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.
Jer će ti Jahve biti uzdanje i čuvat će nogu tvoju od zamke.
27 Don't hold back good from those who deserve it when it's something you have the power to do.
Ne uskrati dobročinstva potrebitim kad god to možeš učiniti.
28 Don't tell your neighbor, “Go away. Come back tomorrow and then I'll give it to you,” when you've already got it.
Ne reci svome bližnjemu: “Idi i dođi opet, sjutra ću ti dati”, kad možeš već sada.
29 Don't plan to harm your neighbor who lives nearby and trusts you.
Ne kuj zla svome bližnjemu dok on bez straha kod tebe boravi.
30 Don't quarrel with anybody for no reason, when they haven't done anything to hurt you.
Ne pravdaj se ni s kim bez razloga ako ti nije učinio nikakva zla.
31 Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
Nemoj zavidjeti nasilniku niti slijediti njegove pute,
32 For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
jer su Jahvi mrski pokvarenjaci, a prisan je s pravednima.
33 The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
Jahvino je prokletstvo na domu bezbožnika, a blagoslov u stanu pravednika.
34 He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
S podsmjevačima on se podsmijeva, a poniznima dariva milost.
35 The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
Mudri će baštiniti čast, a bezumnici snositi sramotu.
