Proverbs 18
1 Those who separate themselves [from other people] think [only] about those things that they are interested in; [if they would continually associate with] those who have good judgment/sense, they would constantly disagree/quarrel with them.
Wer sich absondert, der sucht, was ihn gelüstet, und setzt sich wider alles, was gut ist.
2 Foolish people do not want to understand [anything]; they only want to (express their [own] opinions/say what they think) [IDM].
Ein Narr hat nicht Lust am Verstand, sondern kundzutun, was in seinem Herzen steckt.
3 Whenever people do wicked things, others will despise them; when people do things that cause themselves to no [longer] be honored, they will be disgraced [also].
Wo der Gottlose hin kommt, da kommt Verachtung und Schmach mit Hohn.
4 What wise people say is [like] a deep ocean [that you can never get to the bottom of] [MET], and it [refreshes us like water from] a rapidly flowing stream.
Die Worte in eines Mannes Munde sind wie tiefe Wasser, und die Quelle der Weisheit ist ein voller Strom.
5 It is not good [for a judge] to decide matters in favor of those who (are guilty/have done wicked things) and to not do what is just for those who (are innocent/have not done what is wrong).
Es ist nicht gut, die Person des Gottlosen achten, zu beugen den Gerechten im Gericht.
6 When foolish people [SYN] start arguments, [it is as though] they [SYN] are requesting/inviting someone to flog/whip them.
Die Lippen des Narren bringen Zank, und sein Mund ringt nach Schlägen.
7 What foolish people [MTY] say causes them to be ruined; their [own] words are [like] a trap [MET] [that catches/seizes] them.
Der Mund des Narren schadet ihm selbst, und seine Lippen fangen seine eigene Seele.
8 [People enjoy listening to] what gossips say like [SIM] [they enjoy] tasty food; they [accept what gossips tell them like] [MET] they swallow tasty food.
Die Worte des Verleumders sind Schläge und gehen einem durchs Herz.
9 People who are lazy while they work are [just as bad] as [IDM] those who destroy things.
Wer lässig ist in seiner Arbeit, der ist ein Bruder des, der das Seine umbringt.
10 Yahweh [MTY] is [like] a strong tower [MET]; righteous people [can] go to him and be safe [like they can run to a tower to be safe].
Der Name des HERRN ist ein festes Schloß; der Gerechte läuft dahin und wird beschirmt.
11 Rich people [are protected because they have] a lot of money [PRS] like a city is protected because it has a high wall surrounding it [SIM].
Das Gut des Reichen ist ihm eine feste Stadt und wie hohe Mauern in seinem Dünkel.
12 Proud people are on the road to being ruined, but being humble leads to being honored.
Wenn einer zu Grunde gehen soll, wird sein Herz zuvor stolz; und ehe man zu Ehren kommt, muß man zuvor leiden.
13 Those who reply to someone before that person has finished speaking are foolish; doing that is disgraceful.
Wer antwortet ehe er hört, dem ist's Narrheit und Schande.
14 A desire to [continue to] live can sustain someone when he is sick; if he loses that desire, he (cannot endure it/will become very discouraged) when he is sick [RHQ].
Wer ein fröhlich Herz hat, der weiß sich in seinem Leiden zu halten; wenn aber der Mut liegt, wer kann's tragen?
15 Intelligent people [are always wanting to] learn more; wise people [SYN] are not content with what they already know.
Ein verständiges Herz weiß sich vernünftig zu halten; und die Weisen hören gern, wie man vernünftig handelt.
16 If you take a gift to an important person, that will open the way to allow you to talk to him.
Das Geschenk des Menschen macht ihm Raum und bringt ihn vor die großen Herren.
17 The first person to present his case in court seems right, but when (someone else/his opponent) begins to ask him questions, [it may become clear that what he said was not true].
Ein jeglicher ist zuerst in seiner Sache gerecht; kommt aber sein Nächster hinzu, so findet sich's.
18 If two influential/important people are arguing, [someone can] settle the matter by (casting lots/throwing marked stones to decide who is right).
Das Los stillt den Hader und scheidet zwischen den Mächtigen.
19 If you help relatives, they will [protect you] like [SIM] a strong wall [protects a city], but if you quarrel with them, [that will separate you from them] like bars on a city gate [separate the city from those who want to enter it] [MET].
Ein verletzter Bruder hält härter den eine feste Stadt, und Zank hält härter denn Riegel am Palast.
20 People are happy when they hear others say [MTY] something that is good, [like] they are happy when they eat food that is good [MET].
Einem Mann wird vergolten, darnach sein Mund geredet hat, und er wird gesättigt von der Frucht seiner Lippen.
21 What you say can cause others to be killed or it can cause them to [continue to] live; [so] those who like [to talk a lot] must (accept the consequences/realize that what they say can cause much harm).
Tod und Leben steht in der Zunge Gewalt; wer sie liebt, der wird von ihrer Frucht essen.
22 If you marry a [good] woman, that is [like] finding a wonderful thing; [it shows that] Yahweh is pleased with you.
Wer eine Ehefrau findet, der findet etwas Gutes und kann guter Dinge sein im HERRN.
23 [It is necessary for] poor [people] to speak politely when they request [rich people to do something for them], but rich [people] reply very impolitely when poor people speak to them.
Ein Armer redet mit Flehen, ein Reicher antwortet stolz.
24 There are [some] people who [only] pretend to be friends [with us], but there are [some] friends who are more loyal than members of our families.
Ein treuer Freund liebt mehr uns steht fester bei denn ein Bruder.
