Proverbs 18
1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, and rageth against all sound wisdom.
Særlingen søger sin egen Lyst; han vælter sig ind paa alt det, som staar fast.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Daaren har ikke Behag i Forstand, men deri, at hans Hjerte aabenbarer sig.
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach.
Naar en ugudelig kommer, kommer ogsaa Foragt og med Skammen Forhaanelse.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
Ord i en Mands Mund ere dybe Vande, en sprudlende Bæk, Visdoms Kilde.
5 To accept the person of the wicked is not good, [nor] to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
Det er ikke godt at anse den ugudeliges Person, at gøre en retfærdig Uret i Dommen.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Daarens Læber blande sig i Trætte, og hans Mund raaber efter Slag.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Daarens Mund er en Fordærvelse for ham selv, og hans Læber ere en Snare for hans Sjæl.
8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
En Bagvadskers Ord lyde som Skæmt, dog trænge de ind i inderste Bug.
9 He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
Ogsaa den, som er efterladen i sin Gerning, er Broder til den, som er en Ødeland.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Herrens Navn er et fast Taarn, den retfærdige løber til det og bliver beskyttet.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination.
Den riges Gods er hans faste Stad og som en høj Mur i hans egen Tanke.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [goeth] humility.
Foran Undergang hovmoder en Mands Hjerte sig; og foran Ære gaar Ydmyghed.
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
Naar nogen giver Svar, før han hører, er det ham en Daarskab og Skam.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
En Mands Mod opholder ham i hans Sygdom; men naar Modet er nedslaaet, hvo kan bære det?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Den forstandiges Hjerte køber Kundskab, og de vises Øre søger efter Kundskab.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Et Menneskes Gave gør Rum for ham og fører ham frem for store Herrer.
17 He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
Den, som er den første i sin Trætte, synes at have Ret; men hans Modpart kommer og prøver ham.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Lodden gør, at Trætter ophøre, og den gør Skel imellem de mægtige.
19 A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.
En Broder er mere genstridig end en fast Stad, og Trætter med ham ere som Stænger for et Palads.
20 A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
En Mands Bug skal mættes af hans Munds Frugt, han skal mættes af sine Læbers Frembringelser.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Død og Liv ere i Tungens Vold, og hvo den elsker, skal æde dens Frugt.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Hvo der har fundet en Hustru, har fundet en god Ting og bekommer en Velbehagelighed af Herren.
23 The poor useth entreaties: but the rich answereth roughly.
Den fattige taler med ydmyg Bøn; men en rig svarer med haarde Ord.
24 He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction: but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
En Mand med mange Venner vil finde sig ilde stedt; men der er den Ven, som hænger fastere ved end en Broder.
