Proverbs 3
1 My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
Min Søn, glem ikke, hvad jeg har lært dig, dit Hjerte tage vare paa mine Bud!
2 Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
Thi en Række af Dage og Leveaar og Lykke bringer de dig.
3 Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.
Godhed og Troskab vige ej fra dig, bind dem som Baand om din Hals, skriv dem paa dit Hjertes Tavle!
4 That way you'll gain a good reputation and be appreciated by both God and people.
Saa finder du Naade og Yndest i Guds og Menneskers Øjne.
5 Put your trust totally in the Lord—don't rely on what you think you know!
Stol paa HERREN af hele dit Hjerte, men forlad dig ikke paa din Forstand;
6 Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.
hav ham i Tanke paa alle dine Veje, saa jævner han dine Stier.
7 Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.
Hold ikke dig selv for viis, frygt HERREN og vig fra det onde;
8 Then you will have healed and be made strong.
saa faar du Helse for Legemet, Lindring for dine Ledemod.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all the crops you grow.
Ær med din Velstand HERREN med Førstegrøden af al din Avl;
10 Then your barns will be filled with produce, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
da fyldes dine Lader med Korn, dine Perser svømmer over af Most.
11 My son, don't reject the Lord's discipline or resent it when he corrects you,
Min Søn, lad ej haant om HERRENS Tugt, vær ikke ked af hans Revselse;
12 for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.
HERREN revser den, han elsker, han straffer den Søn, han har kær.
13 Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
Lykkelig den, der har opnaaet Visdom, den, der vinder sig Indsigt;
14 for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
thi den er bedre at købe end Sølv, bedre at vinde end Guld;
15 She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
den er mere værd end Perler, ingen Klenodier opvejer den;
16 She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
en Række af Dage er i dens højre, i dens venstre Rigdom og Ære;
17 She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
dens Veje er liflige Veje, og alle dens Stier er Lykke;
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
den er et Livets Træ for dem, der griber den, lykkelig den, som holder den fast!
19 It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.
HERREN grundlagde Jorden med Visdom, grundfæsted Himlen med Indsigt;
20 It was through his knowledge the waters of the deep were broken open, and the clouds sent down the dew.
ved hans Kundskab brød Strømmene frem, lader Skyerne Dug dryppe ned.
21 My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
Min Søn, tag Vare paa Snilde og Kløgt, de slippe dig ikke af Syne;
22 for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
saa bliver de Liv for din Sjæl og et yndigt Smykke til din Hals.
23 You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.
Da vandrer du trygt din Vej, støder ikke imod med din Fod;
24 When you rest, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
sætter du dig, skal du ikke skræmmes, lægger du dig, skal din Søvn vorde sød;
25 You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,
du skal ikke frygte uventet Rædsel, Uvejret, naar det kommer over gudløse;
26 for the Lord will be the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.
thi HERREN skal være din Tillid, han vogter din Fod, saa den ikke hildes.
27 Don't hold back good from those who deserve it when it's something you have the power to do.
Nægt ikke den trængende Hjælp, naar det staar i din Magt at hjælpe;
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.
sig ej til din Næste: »Gaa og kom igen, jeg vil give i Morgen!« — saafremt du har det.
29 Don't plan to harm your neighbor who lives nearby and trusts you.
Tænk ikke paa ondt mod din Næste, naar han tillidsfuldt bor i din Nærhed.
30 Don't quarrel with anybody for no reason, when they haven't done anything to hurt you.
Yp ikke Trætte med sagesløs Mand, naar han ikke har voldet dig Men.
31 Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
Misund ikke en Voldsmand, græm dig aldrig over hans Veje;
32 For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
thi den falske er HERREN en Gru; mod retsindig er han fortrolig;
33 The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
i den gudløses Hus er HERRENS Forbandelse, men retfærdiges Bolig velsigner han.
34 He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
Over for Spottere bruger han Spot, men ydmyge giver han Naade.
35 The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
De vise faar Ære til Arv, men Taaber høster kun Skam.
