Proverbs 9
1 Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.
Visdommen bygged sig Hus, rejste sig støtter syv,
2 She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table.
slagted sit Kvæg og blanded sin Vin, hun har også dækket sit Bord;
3 She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:
hun har sendt sine Terner ud, byder ind på Byens højeste Steder:
4 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Hvo som er tankeløs, han komme hid, jeg taler til dem, som er uden Vid:
5 “Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!
Kom og smag mit Brød og drik den Vin, jeg har blandet!
6 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”
Lad Tankeløshed fare, så skal I leve, skrid frem ad Forstandens Vej!
7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Tugter man en Spotter, henter man sig Hån; revser man en gudløs, høster man Skam;
8 Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
revs ikke en Spotter, at han ikke skal hade dig, revs den vise, så elsker han dig;
9 Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
giv til den vise, så bliver han visere, lær den retfærdige, så øges hans Viden.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
HERRENs Frygt er Visdoms Grundlag, at kende den HELLIGE, det er Forstand.
11 For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.
Thi mange bliver ved mig dine Dage, dine Livsårs Tal skal øges.
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Er du viis, er det til Gavn for dig selv; spotter du, bærer du ene Følgen!
13 The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing.
Dårskaben, hun slår sig løs og lokker og kender ikke til Skam;
14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
hun sidder ved sit Huses indgang, troner på Byens Høje
15 to call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,
og byder dem ind, der kommer forbi, vandrende ad deres slagne Vej:
16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Hvo som er tankeløs, han komme hid, jeg taler til dem, som er uden Vid:
17 “Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.”
Stjålen Drik er sød, lønligt Brød er lækkert!
