Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
Èovjek koji po karanju ostaje tvrdoglav, ujedanput æe propasti, da neæe biti lijeka.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Kad se umnožavaju pravednici, veseli se narod; a kad vlada bezbožnik, uzdiše narod.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Ko ljubi mudrost, veseli oca svojega; a ko se druži s kurvama, rasipa svoje dobro.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Car pravdom podiže zemlju; a ko uzima mito, satire je.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Ko laska prijatelju svojemu, razapinje mrežu nogama njegovijem.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
U grijehu je zla èovjeka zamka, a pravednik pjeva i veseli se.
7 The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
Pravednik razumije parbu nevoljnijeh, a bezbožnik ne mari da zna.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Potsmjevaèi raspaljuju grad, a mudri utišavaju gnjev.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
Mudar èovjek kad se pre s ludijem, ili se srdio ili smijao, nema mira.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
Krvopije mrze na bezazlenoga, a pravi se brinu za dušu njegovu.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Sav gnjev svoj izliva bezumnik, a mudri ustavlja ga natrag.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
Koji knez sluša lažne rijeèi, sve su mu sluge bezbožne.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
Siromah i koji daje na dobit sretaju se; obojici Gospod prosvjetljuje oèi.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Koji car pravo sudi siromasima, njegov æe prijesto stajati dovijeka.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
Prut i kar daju mudrost, a dijete pusto sramoti mater svoju.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Kad se umnožavaju bezbožnici, umnožavaju se grijesi, a pravednici æe vidjeti propast njihovu.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Karaj sina svojega, i smiriæe te, i uèiniæe milinu duši tvojoj.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
Kad nema utvare, rasipa se narod; a ko drži zakon, blago njemu!
19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Rijeèima se ne popravlja sluga, jer ako i razumije, opet ne sluša.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Jesi li vidio èovjeka nagla u besjedi svojoj? više ima nadanja od bezumna nego od njega.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
Ako ko mazi slugu od malena, on æe najposlije biti sin.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
Gnjevljiv èovjek zameæe svaðu, i ko je naprasit, mnogo griješi.
23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Oholost ponižuje èovjeka, a ko je smjeran duhom, dobija slavu.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
Ko dijeli s lupežem, mrzi na svoju dušu, èuje prokletstvo i ne prokazuje.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD will be set on high.
Strašiv èovjek meæe sebi zamku; a ko se u Gospoda uzda, biæe u visokom zaklonu.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from the LORD.
Mnogi traže lice vladaoèevo, ali je od Gospoda sud svakome.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
Pravednima je mrzak nepravednik, a bezbožniku je mrzak ko pravo hodi.
