Proverbs 11
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Falske Vægtskaale er HERREN en Gru, fuldvægtigt Lod er efter hans Sind.
2 When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Kommer Hovmod, kommer og Skændsel, men med ydmyge følger der Visdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Retsindiges Uskyld leder dem trygt, troløses falskhed lægger dem øde.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.
Ej hjælper Rigdom paa Vredens Dag, men Retfærd redder fra Døden.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Den lydefris Retfærd jævner hans Vej, for sin Gudløshed falder den gudløse.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
Retsindiges Retfærd bringer dem Frelse, troløse fanges i egen Attraa.
7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perishes.
Ved Døden brister den gudløses Haab, Daarers Forventning brister.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his position.
Den retfærdige fries af Trængsel, den gudløse kommer i hans Sted.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Med sin Mund lægger vanhellig Næsten øde, retfærdige fries ved Kundskab.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Ved retfærdiges Lykke jubler en By, der er Fryd ved gudløses Undergang.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Ved retsindiges Velsignelse rejser en By sig, den styrtes i Grus ved gudløses Mund.
12 He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbour: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Mand uden Vid ser ned paa sin Næste, hvo, som har Indsigt, tier.
13 A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Bagtaleren røber, hvad ham er betroet, den paalidelige skjuler Sagen.
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Uden Styre staar et Folk for Fald, vel staar det til, hvor mange giver Raad.
15 He that is guarantor for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates standing for surety is sure.
Den gaar det ilde, som borger for andre, tryg er den, der hader Haandslag.
16 A gracious woman retains honour: and strong men retain riches.
Yndefuld Kvinde vinder Manden Ære; hader hun Retsind, volder hun Skændsel. De lade maa savne Gods, flittige vinder sig Rigdom.
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Kærlig Mand gør vel mod sin Sjæl, den grumme er haard ved sit eget Kød.
18 The wicked works a deceitful work: but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Den gudløse skaber kun skuffende Vinding, hvo Retfærd saar, faar virkelig Løn.
19 As righteousness tends to life: so he that pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
At hige efter Retfærd er Liv, at jage efter ondt er Død.
20 They that are of a perverse heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
De svigefulde er HERREN en Gru, hans Velbehag ejer, hvo lydefrit vandrer.
21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Visselig undgaar den onde ej Straf, de retfærdiges Æt gaar fri.
22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Som Guldring i Svinetryne er fager Kvinde, der ikke kan skønne.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Retfærdiges Ønske bliver kun til Lykke, gudløse har kun Vrede i Vente.
24 There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.
En strør om sig og gør dog Fremgang, en anden nægter sig alt og mangler.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that waters shall be watered also himself.
Gavmild Sjæl bliver mæt; hvo andre kvæger, kvæges og selv.
26 He that withholds corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that sells it.
Hvo Kornet gemmer, ham bander Folket, Velsignelse kommer over den, som sælger.
27 He that diligently seeks good procures favour: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come unto him.
Hvo der jager efter godt, han søger efter Yndest, hvo der higer efter ondt, ham kommer det over.
28 He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Hvo der stoler paa sin Rigdom, falder, retfærdige grønnes som Løv.
29 He that troubles his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Den, der øder sit Hus, høster Vind, Daare bliver Vismands Træl.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise.
Retfærds Frugt er et Livets Træ, Vismand indfanger Sjæle.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
En retfærdig reddes med Nød og næppe, endsige en gudløs, en, der synder.
