Proverbs 18
1 One who isolates himself seeks his own desire and he quarrels with all sound judgment.
Særlingen søger et Paaskud, med Vold og Magt vil han Strid.
2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but only in revealing what is in his own heart.
Taaben ynder ej Indsigt, men kun, at hans Tanker kommer for Lyset.
3 When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him— along with shame and reproach.
Hvor Gudløshed kommer, kommer og Spot, Skam og Skændsel følges.
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.
Ord i Mands Mund er dybe Vande, en rindende Bæk, en Visdomskilde.
5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked person, nor to deny justice to the righteous person.
Det er ilde at give en skyldig Medhold, saa man afviser skyldfris Sag i Retten.
6 A fool's lips bring him conflict and his mouth invites a beating.
Taabens Læber fører til Trætte, hans Mund raaber højt efter Hug,
7 A fool's mouth is his ruin and he ensnares himself with his lips.
Taabens Mund er hans Vaade, hans Læber en Snare for hans Liv.
8 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels and they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Bagtalerens Ord er som Lækkerbidskener, de synker dybt i Bugen.
9 Also, one who is slack in his work is a brother to the one who destroys the most.
Den, der er efterladen i Gerning, er ogsaa Broder til Ødeland.
10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous person runs into it and is safe.
HERRENS Navn er et stærkt Taarn, den retfærdige løber derhen og bjærges.
11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city and in his imagination it is like a high wall.
Den riges Gods er hans faste Stad, og tykkes ham en knejsende Mur.
12 Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Mands Hovmod gaar forud for Fald, Ydmyghed forud for Ære.
13 One who answers before listening— it is his folly and shame.
Om nogen svarer, førend han hører, regnes det ham til Daarskab og Skændsel.
14 A person's spirit will survive sickness, but a broken spirit who can bear it?
Mands Mod udholder Sygdom, men hvo kan bære en sønderbrudt Aand?
15 The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge and the hearing of the wise seeks it out.
Den forstandiges Hjerte vinder sig Kundskab, de vises Øre attraar Kundskab.
16 A man's gift may open the way and bring him before an important person.
Gaver aabner et Menneske Vej og fører ham hen til de store.
17 The first to plead his case seems right until his opponent comes and questions him.
Den, der taler først i en Trætte har Ret, til den anden kommer og gaar ham efter.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes and separates strong opponents.
Loddet gør Ende paa Trætter og skiller de stærkeste ad.
19 An offended brother is harder to be won than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Krænket Broder er som en Fæstning, Trætter som Portslaa for Borg.
20 From the fruit of his mouth one's stomach is filled; with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
Mands Bug mættes af Mundens Frugt, han mættes af Læbernes Grøde.
21 Death and life are controlled by the tongue, and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit.
Død og Liv er i Tungens Vold, hvo der tøjler den, nyder dens Frugt.
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favor from Yahweh.
Fandt man en Hustru, fandt man Lykken og modtog Naade fra HERREN.
23 A poor person pleads for mercy, but a rich person answers harshly.
Fattigmand beder og trygler, Rigmand svarer med haarde Ord.
24 The one who claims many friends is brought to ruin by them, but there is a friend who comes closer than a brother.
Med mange Fæller kan Mand gaa til Grunde, men Ven kan overgaa Broder i Troskab.
