Proverbs 3
1 My son, do not forget my commands and keep my teachings in your heart,
Min Søn, glem ikke, hvad jeg har lært dig, dit hjerte tage vare på mine bud!
2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
Thi en Række af Dage og Leveår og Lykke bringer de dig.
3 Do not let covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness ever leave you, tie them together about your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Godhed og Troskab vige ej fra dig, bind dem som Bånd om din Hals, skriv dem på dit Hjertes Tavle!
4 Then you will find favor and a good reputation in the sight of God and man.
Så finder du Nåde og Yndest i Guds og Menneskers Øjne.
5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding;
Stol på HERREN af hele dit Hjerfe, men forlad dig ikke på din Forstand;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.
hav ham i Tanke på alle dine Veje, så jævner han dine Stier.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.
Hold ikke dig selv for viis, frygt HERREN og vig fra det onde;
8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment for your body.
så får du Helse for Legemet, Lindring for dine Ledemod.
9 Honor Yahweh with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce,
Ær med din Velstand HERREN med Førstegrøden af al din Avl;
10 and your storehouses will be filled up and your vats will be bursting, full of new wine.
da fyldes dine Lader med Korn, dine Perser svømmer over af Most.
11 My son, do not despise Yahweh's instruction and do not hate his rebuke,
Min Søn, lad ej hånt om HERRENs Tugt, vær ikke ked af hans Revselse;
12 for Yahweh disciplines those he loves, as a father deals with a son who pleases him.
HERREN revser den, han elsker, han straffer den Søn, han har kær.
13 The one who finds wisdom is blessed; he also gets understanding.
Lykkelig den, der har opnået Visdom, den, der vinder sig Indsigt;
14 What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return and its profit is better than gold.
thi den er bedre at købe end Sølv, bedre at vinde end Guld;
15 Wisdom is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire can compare to her.
den er mere værd end Perler, ingen Klenodier opvejer den;
16 She has length of days in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
en Række af Dage er i dens højre, i dens venstre Rigdom og Ære;
17 Her ways are ways of kindness and all her paths are peace.
dens Veje er liflige Veje, og alle dens Stier er Lykke;
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, those who hold on to it are happy.
den er et Livets Træ for dem, der griber den, lykkelig den, som holder den fast!
19 By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth, by understanding he established the heavens.
HERREN grundlagde Jorden med Visdom, grundfæsted Himlen med Indsigt;
20 By his knowledge the depths broke open and the clouds dropped their dew.
ved hans Kundskab brød Strømmene frem, lader Skyerne Dug dryppe ned.
21 My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, and do not lose sight of them.
Min Søn, tag Vare på Snilde og Kløgt, de slippe dig ikke af Syne;
22 They will be life to your soul and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck.
så bliver de Liv for din Sjæl og et yndigt Smykke til din Hals.
23 Then you will walk on your way in safety and your foot will not stumble;
Da vandrer du trygt din Vej, støder ikke imod med din Fod; -
24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
sætter du dig, skal du ikke skræmmes, lægger du dig, skal din Søvn vorde sød;
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes,
du skal ikke frygte uventet Rædsel, Uvejret, når det kommer over gudløse;
26 for Yahweh will be on your side and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
thi HERREN skal være din Tillid, han vogter din Fod, så den ikke hildes.
27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.
Nægt ikke den trængende Hjælp, når det står i din Magt at hjælpe;
28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have the money with you.
sig ej til din Næste: "Gå og kom igen, jeg vil give i Morgen!" - såfremt du har det.
29 Do not make a plan to harm your neighbor— the one who lives close and trusts you.
Tænk ikke på ondt mod din Næste, når han tillidsfuldt bor i din Nærhed.
30 Do not argue with a person without a reason, when he has done nothing to harm you.
Yp ikke Trætte med sagesløs Mand, når han ikke har voldet dig Men.
31 Do not envy a violent person or choose any of his ways.
Misund ikke en Voldsmand, græm dig aldrig over hans Veje;
32 For the devious person is detestable to Yahweh, but he brings the upright person into his confidence.
thi den falske er HERREN en Gru; mod retsindig er han fortrolig;
33 The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked person, but he blesses the home of righteous people.
i den gudløses Hus er HERRENs Forbandelse, men retfærdiges Bolig velsigner han.
34 He mocks mockers, but he gives his favor to humble people.
Over for Spottere bruger han Spot, men ydmyge giver han Nåde.
35 Wise people inherit honor, but fools will be lifted up in their shame.
De vise får Ære til Arv, men Tåber høster kun Skam.
